2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 02V278000 on 10/22/2002
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Manufactured:
- 04/09/1998 - 09/02/2002
- Affected:
- 8,581
- Defect:
- 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 sensors.
- Consequence:
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
- Notes:
- Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03V267000 on 07/28/2003
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 10/30/2002 - 02/17/2003
- Affected:
- 135
- Defect:
- On certain motor homes, the battery cable that is attached to the circuit breaker is routed too close to the frame of the coach.
- Consequence:
- This could result in the cable becoming worn and creating an electrical short in the 12-volt system that could damage the battery and/or circuit breaker.
- Correction:
- Dealers will rotate the eyelet on the circuit breaker to eliminate the possibility of the cable rubbing on the frame. owner notification began august 22, 2003. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
- Notes:
- Monaco recall no. r03011.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V038000 on 02/03/2004
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 02/03/2002 - 10/23/2003
- Affected:
- 2,156
- Defect:
- On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
- Consequence:
- The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the original i-beam. also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
- Notes:
- Monaco recall no. r03024.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 05V053000 on 02/13/2005
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Manufactured:
- 11/29/2001 - 09/30/2004
- Affected:
- 2,827
- Defect:
- On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
- Consequence:
- This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. the driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
- Notes:
- Monaco recall no. r04062.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V257000 on 06/05/2008
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 11/16/1997 - 07/14/2002
- Affected:
- 8,587
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- Correction:
- Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall began on august 29, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
- Notes:
- Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AMBASSADOR TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 124
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 139
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Monaco coach corporation is distributing a technical service information bulletin #139 for specific 2003 class a motorhomes that require the installation of the generator spark arrestor. service bulletin and owner notification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040318
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Resealing of the taillights. to include 2003 monaco socialite. *tt
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