Holiday Rambler Scepter problems & recalls

Problem: Rev recreation group (rev) is recalling certain 2018 fleetwood axon and pulse, holiday rambler reno and prodigy, monaco marquis and american coach american dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 fleetwood bounder, discovery, discovery lxe, flair, jamboree, southwind, pace arrow, pace arrow lxe and storm motorhomes, holiday rambler admiral xe, endeavor, endeavor xe, navigator xe, navigator, vacationer, vacationer xe and vesta and american coach american eagle motorhomes and 2017 holiday rambler scepter, monaco diplomat, and american coach american revolution motorhomes. the mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the sat

Risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Rev will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. the recall began on may 14, 2018. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-800-509-3417. rev's number for this recall is 180322rev. note: this recall supersedes recall 17v-802. any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for

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/rc

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.

Problem: Rev recreation group (rev) is recalling certain 2015-2016 american coach american heritage and american tradition motorhomes, 2015-2017 american coach american revolution and american coach american eagle motorhomes, 2016 american coach american allegiance motorhomes, 2016-2017 american coach american dream motorhomes and 2017 holiday rambler diplomat and holiday rambler scepter motorhomes. the support for the interior steps may have been inadequately secured, possibly resulting in the solid-surface step tread being unstable.

Risk: An unstable step tread can increase the risk of an injury.

Fix: Rev will notify owners, and dealers will install new screws to properly secure the support for the interior steps, free of charge. the recall began on april 21, 2017. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-800-509-3417. rev's number for the recall is 170228rev.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. the iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

Risk: Electrical overload of the transfer switch could lead to overheating, and a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 beaver, holiday rambler and monaco coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through april 15, 2011. see the above list for models. the front windshield shade may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the roadway.

Risk: An impairment to a driver's ability to see the roadway could cause a vehicle crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shade mounting clips and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin december 10, 2011.owners may contact navistar at 1-877-466-6226.

Problem: Kongsberg power products systems i, inc., (kpps) is recalling on behalf of monaco coach certain model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured after april 2007 and equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies supplied by kpps. the drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.

Risk: A reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could result in a crash.

Fix: Kpps will provide a clamp assembly kit along with installation instructions free of charge. the safety recall began on july 16, 2010. owners may contact kpps at 1-877-485-6647.

Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall began on august 29, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: Monaco is recalling 122 my 2006-2007 camelot and holiday rambler scepter class a motor homes. the rubber liquid propane (lp) hose on the back of the refrigerator may have extra length of hose. this extra hose should have been pulled back by the main house connection and secured. this extra hose potentially can be damaged by heat from the burner tube if the hose comes in contact with the burner flue.

Risk: If the hose is in contact with the burner flue for an extended period of time, the hose can melt causing an lp leak with the possibility of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the refrigerator compartment and for excess lp hose. if the hose is not damaged, it will be secured with a clamp away from the burner flue. if the hose shows any sign of melting or fatigue, it will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges, the range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.

Risk: This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fix: Monaco is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Risk: If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.

Fix: Monaco is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or m

Problem: On certain class a motor homes, heat shields were not installed in the lp tank bay.

Risk: The heat from the hydrohot exhaust could place excessive temperature on the exterior of the lp tank and result in unexpected venting of lp gas through the lp tank safety relief valve. lp gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a heat shield between the hydrohot exhaust and the lp tank at no cost to you. the recall began on december 5, 2006. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain motor homes, the headlight switch in the front electrical box/firewall can overload.

Risk: Changes in the component supplier relay requirements with an updated controller were causing the headlights to stop functioning without warning. this could potentially cause a crash while driving at night.

Fix: Dealers will install a new wiring harness. the recall began on september 30, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.