2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls and problems

The 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador recalls

Recall 17V-734: Equipment

Reported Nov 17, 2017 · 7,399 vehicles affected · REV Recreation Group

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 Endeavor, 2009-2010 Neptune, 2010 Scepter, and 2011 Trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall 15V-872: Equipment

Reported Dec 23, 2015 · 2,123 vehicles affected · Allied Recreation Group, Inc.

Problem: Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2009-2014 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 2010 Holiday Rambler Arista, 2010-2014 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 2009-2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune, 2011-2014 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2009-2011 Monaco Cayman, 2010-2014 Monaco Diplomat, 2014 Monaco Dynasty, 2009-2014 Monaco Knight, 2012-2013 Monaco LaPalma, 2009-2013 Monaco Monarch, 2009-2011 Monaco Riptide, 2008 Safari Passage, and 2008 Safari Simba motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: ARG will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 151216REV.

2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Engine1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,698 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 28,698 miles · reported Jun 30, 2015
We were driving our holiday rambler ambassador 2012 36 foot diesel motorhome on a trip. At the end of a driving day, a warning light (Regen) came on. Tried to run a regen per the manual, but conditions did not allow. The next day, started fine, no warning light so continued to travel. After less then a mile, the light came on, the engine stopped and would not restart. Had to be towed over 50 miles to a repair location. After some trial and error, finally got a qualified diesel mechanic who determined the problem. He replaced 3 defective parts; the EGR valve, emi valve and kt valve (After only…
Structure · reported Nov 12, 2013
This complaint is referenced to odi # 10550320 on which I put the wrong VIN number. This complaint is about the manufacture not install hand holder on the right side entering the motorhome and making this a safety hazard. ## VIN passed ## 2012 holiday rambler ambassador motorhome ##

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador: 17V-734 (equipment), 15V-872 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Holiday Rambler Ambassador?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,698 miles.

Are Holiday Rambler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Holiday Rambler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.