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2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Ambassador years?

Ambassador NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted27 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints2000: 16 complaints2001: 17 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 27 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 2 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints
Ambassador NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension267%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V441000EngineSeptember 13, 2004 · 1,189 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.

Consequence

OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Remedy

CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A STEEL CUP PLUG BOSS CAP TO ALL AFFECTED ENGINES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

04V080000Seat BeltsFebruary 17, 2004 · 358 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTORHOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND NO. 210 "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS CAN FAIL.

Consequence

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT LATCH BOLT AND INSTALL A BUSHING AND A GRADE 5 BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545 OR VILLA INTERNATIONAL AT 714-535-7272.

04V038000SuspensionJanuary 28, 2004 · 2,156 units

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.

Remedy

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.

03V360000BrakesOctober 1, 2003 · 26 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR CLOTH COVERED BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-877-466-6226.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HOLIDAY AMBASSADOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLES TRAILER ARM HAD FRACTURED SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V038000 ( SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 6, 2011

“HR AMBASSADOR 2004 38 FOOT ROADMASTER CHASSIS. FRAME INSPECTION COMPLETED AT KAISER BRAKE AND ALIGNMENT TODAY. THEY FOUND A 3/8 INCH CRACK IN EACH TRAILING ARM JUST ABOVE THE SHIM BETWEEN THE AXEL AND THE ARM. THE TECH SAID THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS 4 BAG CONFIGURATION. MONACO HAS A KIT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 20, 2009

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador — common questions

Is the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.