Holiday Rambler Scepter 2001
Model Scepter made in 2001 by Holiday Rambler got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V257000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 11/17/1997 to 07/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 8587 | 08/29/2008 | MFR | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 06/05/2008 | 06/06/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Monaco recall no. 08017.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128005 | MONACO COACH CORP. | from 02/01/2000 to 09/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3320 | ODI | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | 04/30/2001 | 08/01/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620084 | Subject regarding orders for screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 07/12/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620581 | Subject pertains to screen door handle assemblies. *tt | 08/15/2001 | |
| 010305 | 03/20/2001 | 620357 | Information pertaining to the door handle teardrop striker. *tt | 08/06/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 23379 | 1 | 07/30/2001 |
| While driving south on i 95 at approx 60 mpg, the right rear inside dual tire blew out with center tread separation. the tire size is 275/70r 22.5 g159 and was at the recommended inflation pressure. this is the second blowout within 700 miles. ntsb service bulletin # 200220 address this problem. *ph | |||
| 08/25/2003 | 22744 | 1 | 07/30/2001 |
| While driving on i 95 at approx 60 mph, the right rear outside dual tire blew out with center tread separation. the tire size is 275/70r 22.5 g159 and was at the recommended inflation pressure. ntsb service bulletin # 200220 addresses this problem. *ph | |||