2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls and problems
The 2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Holiday Rambler dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls
Recall 08V-098: Equipment
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.
Recall 07V-311: Engine and Engine Cooling
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 monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Recall 05V-366: Exterior Lighting
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.
Recall 05V-223: Equipment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter: 08V-098 (equipment), 07V-311 (engine and engine cooling), 05V-366 (exterior lighting), 05V-223 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Holiday Rambler recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Holiday Rambler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.