Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1982 Holiday Rambler Ambassador — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
A LEAK OF EITHER GASOLINE OR PROPANE CAN OCCUR IN COMPONENTS OF THE DUAL FUEL SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION IS PRIMARILY THE RESULT OF THE CONFIGURATION AND LOCATION OF COMPONENTS IN AREAS WHERE HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE BEING GENERATED BY THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRES WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.
Remedy
REMOVE THE DUAL FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SEAL THE PROPANE TANK LIQUID WITHDRAWAL VALVE, AND RESTORE A VIABLE GASOLINE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM.
Defect
THE FUEL SWITCH ON THE DUAL FUEL CONTROL HAS BEEN WIRED INCORRECTLY. THE SWITCH WAS WIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE DRIVER COULD BE PUMPING PROPANE TO THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REWIRE THE FUEL SELECT SWITCH AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1982 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.