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2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter.

4Holiday Rambler recalls
3owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Holiday Rambler

Engine And Engine Cooling #04V441000 · 2004 · 1,189 units

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.

Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Equipment #04V476000 · 2004 · 44 units

Problem: On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.

Risk: This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.

Fix: For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. for the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. the additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also b

Equipment #04V598000 · 2004 · 86 units

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.

Equipment #05V223000 · 2005 · 1,606 units

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.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Structure1
Suspension1
Engine1

Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Holiday Rambler for the 2005 Scepter. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems?

In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.