2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ambassador years
- Not enough data 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. That ranks 7th out of 15 Ambassador model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,698 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 28,698 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls (2)
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Equipment
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014 Monaco Dynasty, 2009-2014 Monaco Knight, 2012-2013 Monaco LaPalma, 2009-2013 Monaco Monarch, 2009-2011 Monaco Riptide, 2008 Safari Passage, and 2008 Safari Simba motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 151216REV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We were driving our holiday rambler ambassador 2012 36 foot diesel motorhome on a trip. At the end of a driving day, a warning light (regen) came on. Tried to run a regen per the manual, but conditions did not allow. The next day, started fine, no warning light so continued to travel. After less…
This complaint is referenced to odi # 10550320 on which i put the wrong vin number. This complaint is about the manufacture not install hand holder on the right side entering the motorhome and making this a safety hazard. *tr ## vin passed ## 2012 holiday rambler ambassador motorhome ##
Other Holiday Rambler Ambassador years
← 2011 Ambassador · 2013 Ambassador →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ambassador | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Ambassador | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Ambassador | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Ambassador | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 Ambassador | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 Ambassador | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Ambassador | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Ambassador | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Ambassador | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 Ambassador | 18 | 5 |
| 2002 Ambassador | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 Ambassador | 15 | 6 |
| 2000 Ambassador | 15 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Owners most often report engine, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ambassador model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.