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2004 Holiday Rambler AmbassadorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2004 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 04V-441 · Sep 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 04V-080 · Feb 17, 2004 · 358 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 04V-038 · Jan 28, 2004 · 2,156 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Ambassador year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ambassador median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Ambassador owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 10404585 · Jun 6, 2011 · 56,000 miles

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