2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. The part named most often is brakes, with 15 complaints (100% of the total). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 92% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes15 100%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brakes are hard to use, and often get hot to the point of a burnt smell. The ABS light has come on 3 different times. When repaired I am told that because of the heat the sensors continue to be destroyed. I have brought it into be serviced in march 2010 and am required to have a new brake booster installed in addition to the ABS repair at a cost of about $2000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10319638, filed 2010-03, 33,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
92% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,200 and 32,342 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V257000Jun 5, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000–2001, 2003, Vacationer 1998–2002, Monaco Coach Dynasty 1998, 2000–2003 +24 more
Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- 03V101000Mar 17, 2003Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2001, Monaco Coach Knight 2001
On certain motor homes, the federal certification label is incorrect. The initial label shows tire size as 255/75r 22.5h with the correct tire size being 255/70r 22.5h.
- 02V278000Oct 22, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation componentsCovers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000–2003, Safari Coach Sahara 1998–2002, Beaver Patriot 1998–2002 +21 more
On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs…
- 01V256000Aug 15, 2001Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2001–2002, Monaco Coach Knight 2001–2002
Vehicle description: motor homes. A unit is affected if the intermediate steering shaft is fully compressed or is too short to meet maximum extension specifications.
- 01V128005Apr 30, 2001Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000–2001, Monaco Coach Diplomat 2000–2001, Dynasty 2000–2001 +13 more
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- 00V229003Oct 13, 2000Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Holiday Rambler Ambassador 2000–2001, Monaco Coach Knight 2000–2001
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Recall details for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador.
Other model years of the Holiday Rambler Ambassador
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | 32,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 15 | 24,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 15 | 66,831 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Holiday Rambler Ambassador model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 15 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Holiday Rambler Ambassador reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,200 and 32,342 miles; 92% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.