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Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls

There are 19 safety recalls on record for the Holiday Rambler Scepter, covering 30,358 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls by model year

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EquipmentReported March 28, 2018 · 2,055 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.
Risk
If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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 both recalls is the same.

Recall number 18V202000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 17, 2017 · 7,399 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 number 17V734000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 3, 2017 · 693 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V139000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported February 16, 2012 · 249 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V060000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported November 17, 2011 · 630 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 11V557000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported June 25, 2010 · 1,960 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 10V284000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V257000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittingsReported February 29, 2008 · 122 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V098000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported September 6, 2007 · 630 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 07V404000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported July 20, 2007 · 747 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 07V311000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: tank assemblyReported November 14, 2006 · 206 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 06V429000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported August 24, 2005 · 451 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 05V366000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heaterReported May 13, 2005 · 1,606 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 05V223000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heaterReported December 23, 2004 · 86 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 04V598000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heaterReported October 1, 2004 · 44 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 be to the passenger side of the motor home. The recall began on october 27, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1‑800‑685‑6545.

Recall number 04V476000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported September 13, 2004 · 1,189 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 04V441000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported February 17, 2004 · 358 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 04V080000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 1, 2003 · 26 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 03V360000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported April 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Am-safe is conducting the owner notification. 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 am-safe at 219‑266‑8330 or monaco at 219‑862‑7211.

Recall number 01V128005 · Recall details

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19, covering equipment, electrical system and visibility.

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