Holiday Rambler Scepter 2006

Model Scepter made in 2006 by Holiday Rambler got 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Scepter year 2006

Recalls
Defect investigations

Model 2006

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
07V311000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 11/21/2005 to 08/09/2006	V (Vehicle)	747	08/07/2007	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	07/20/2007	07/20/2007
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r07007.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.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
08V098000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 08/04/2005 to 06/05/2006	V (Vehicle)	122	03/20/2008	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	02/29/2008	02/29/2008
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Monaco recal no. 06030.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.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
05V223000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 12/01/2002 to 04/01/2005	V (Vehicle)	1606	05/12/2005	ODI	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	05/13/2005	05/13/2005
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective Summary	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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
05V366000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 01/21/2005 to 08/09/2005	V (Vehicle)	451	09/30/2005	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	08/24/2005	08/24/2005
Defect Summary	On certain motor homes, the headlight switch in the front electrical box/firewall can overload.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a new wiring harness. the recall began on september 30, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r05011.customers mayalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Subject
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AQ09002	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	12/17/2009	MONACO COACH RECALLS PERFORMANCE
	Several recall campaigns initiated by monaco coach corporation (monaco coach) have low completion rates and overdue quarterly reporting.rmd understands that monaco filed for bankruptcy and that navistar, inc. (navistar) purchased some or all of its assets during the course of those proceedings.rmd also understands that navistar continues to manufacture monaco brand vehicles through a new corporation named monaco rv, llc (monaco rv), but has disclaimed responsibility to owners for remedying recalled monaco coach vehicles at no cost, or for reporting on the status of recalls monaco coach initiated. the purpose of this audit query is to investigate the status of monaco coach and monaco rv, learn what the nature of the relationship between those companies and navistar is, and decide whether monaco rv and/or navistar can or should be obligated to provide a free remedy to owners and provide quarterly reports to the agency, on those safety recalls monaco coach initiated.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS
AQ09002	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	12/17/2009	MONACO COACH RECALLS PERFORMANCE
	Several recall campaigns initiated by monaco coach corporation (monaco coach) have low completion rates and overdue quarterly reporting.rmd understands that monaco filed for bankruptcy and that navistar, inc. (navistar) purchased some or all of its assets during the course of those proceedings.rmd also understands that navistar continues to manufacture monaco brand vehicles through a new corporation named monaco rv, llc (monaco rv), but has disclaimed responsibility to owners for remedying recalled monaco coach vehicles at no cost, or for reporting on the status of recalls monaco coach initiated. the purpose of this audit query is to investigate the status of monaco coach and monaco rv, learn what the nature of the relationship between those companies and navistar is, and decide whether monaco rv and/or navistar can or should be obligated to provide a free remedy to owners and provide quarterly reports to the agency, on those safety recalls monaco coach initiated.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AQ09002	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	12/17/2009	MONACO COACH RECALLS PERFORMANCE
	Several recall campaigns initiated by monaco coach corporation (monaco coach) have low completion rates and overdue quarterly reporting.rmd understands that monaco filed for bankruptcy and that navistar, inc. (navistar) purchased some or all of its assets during the course of those proceedings.rmd also understands that navistar continues to manufacture monaco brand vehicles through a new corporation named monaco rv, llc (monaco rv), but has disclaimed responsibility to owners for remedying recalled monaco coach vehicles at no cost, or for reporting on the status of recalls monaco coach initiated. the purpose of this audit query is to investigate the status of monaco coach and monaco rv, learn what the nature of the relationship between those companies and navistar is, and decide whether monaco rv and/or navistar can or should be obligated to provide a free remedy to owners and provide quarterly reports to the agency, on those safety recalls monaco coach initiated.