2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems & recalls

Problem: On certain motorhomes certification tags were omitted on the cloth covered front and rear brake line assemblies.

Risk: This does not comply with the standard.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: On certain motor homes, the water heater exhaust on the curve side wall under the back side of the kitchen slideout room box terminates under the slide box when in the extended position. this design could create a risk of migration of carbon monoxide into the interior of the motor home.

Risk: Exposure of the occupants to carbon monoxide could result in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the water heater with a 16 gallon atwood unit that has a different exhaust termination. the recall began march 25, 2005. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the combustion chambers (burner tubes) with a new one free of charge. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.