2003 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly (3) · Suspension:rear (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2004-01-01 · 040318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
resealing of the taillights. to include 2003 monaco socialite. *tt
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2003-10-03 · 139 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 2003-08-13 · 124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jb radiator inner cooler failure on aluminum radiators. *tt
What owners report
2018-11-01 · Service Brakes · 53,500 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador. the contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, the brake pedal was applied and instantly went to the floorboard. as a result, the contact crashed into a pole. the contact mentioned that crashing into the pole was the only way to stop the vehicle. the contact engaged the parking b…”
2015-07-30 · Service Brakes · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started to veer to one side and the abs sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was merged over to the shoulder to cool off and was later driven to the contact's residence. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was included…”
2013-08-03 · Service Brakes · 49,394 mi“front calipers did not release, causing abnormal wear and tear on the rotors and pads i have a roadmaster chassis. *tr…”
2013-04-23 · Tires · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador equipped with hercules s208 load rating tires, size: 255 70 22.5. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the front passenger's side tire blew and the tread became separated from the tire. the contact spoke with the distributor of the tire and was advised that they had received numerous…”
2010-06-16 · Wheels · 24,368 mi“i have a 2003 holiday rambler ambassador on a roadmaster chassis. i have the same bosch brakes that are currently being recalled on the work horse chassis. i should be included in the work horse recall since i have the same brakes. holiday rambler went out of business and was bought by monaco and it went out of business also. navistar bought monaco…”
2010-03-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 57,870 mi“2003 holiday rambler motorhome bosch brake calibers sticking. 73mm. had to change all 4 calibers. now drivers side sticking. very dangerous and expensive. *tr…”
2009-09-23 · Structure · 90,000 mi“events leading to discovery of failure - failure of airbag and panhard tie arm on 2003 holiday rambler 36' ambassador diesel pusher motorhome while 500mi from home, and then second airbag punctured and replaced, along with swaying action that caused difficulty driving led to discovery of broken(complete break) trailing arm on driver side of mh. i…”
2009-08-08 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly · 48,307 mi“rear trailing arm on monaco and holiday rambler break my vehicle had previously been recalled ( 05v053000 ) in 2005 for same problem. a check of rv forums indicate many others are having the same failure. the company that is now manufacturing replacement parts indicated to me they were shipping 8 to 10 sets (they only supply parts in sets, …”
2009-05-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 24,120 mi“2003 holiday rambler, ambassador, 34pst, after light stop and go traffic at highway speed the brake calipers and brake system overheat, the disk brake calipers fail to release completely overheating the front and rear passenger side brakes to the point of burning. gear oil can be smelled and the wheels are locked with the motorcoach off the ground…”
2008-12-11 · Structure“2003 holiday rambler ambassador motor home. grab bar on outside of coach broke off while my husband climbed into the coach. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.