NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter, describing incidents dated August 5, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10144905 · Filed
2005 HOILDAY RAMBLER,SCEPTOR.. CONCERN IS ONE PIECE WINDSHIELD. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE OF THIS NEW RV THE WINDSHIELD KEEPS CRACKING DUE TO THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON AND REPLACED FIVE TIMES. NOW IT NEEDS ANOTHER (6 TIMES ) I FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY I DON'T WANT…
BURNER TUBES /VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO
NHTSA #05V223000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2005 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,606 vehicles
Owners notified May 12, 2005 · Vehicles built December 1, 2002 – April 1, 2005 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS (BURNER TUBES) WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
MONACO/WATER HEATER EXHAUST
NHTSA #04V598000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R04047 · Owners notified March 25, 2005 · Vehicles built January 20, 2003 – August 10, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
EXPOSURE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO,. R04047.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/VILLA/DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT
NHTSA #04V080000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 358 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R04001 · Owners notified March 8, 2004 · Vehicles built February 7, 2003 – November 20, 2003 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
MONACO RECALL NO. R04001.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MONACO/BRAKE LINE CERTIFICATION
NHTSA #03V360000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign R03032 · Owners notified October 20, 2003 · Vehicles built May 30, 2003 – June 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES CERTIFICATION TAGS WERE OMITTED ON THE CLOTH COVERED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Safety consequence
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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