Holiday Rambler Scepter 2007

Model Scepter made in 2007 by Holiday Rambler got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, structure and suspension. The car had some investigations: electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
07V311000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 11/21/2005 to 08/09/2006V (Vehicle)74708/07/2007MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION07/20/200707/20/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryMonaco 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.
NotesMonaco 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
07V404000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 12/12/2006 to 05/23/2007V (Vehicle)63012/14/2007MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION09/06/200709/06/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Corrective SummaryMonaco 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.
NotesCustomers 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 LINES AND FITTINGS
08V098000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 08/04/2005 to 06/05/2006V (Vehicle)12203/20/2008MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION02/29/200802/29/2008
Defect SummaryMonaco 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMonaco 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 TANK ASSEMBLY
06V429000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 03/14/2006 to 10/12/2006V (Vehicle)20612/05/2006MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION11/14/200611/14/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes, heat shields were not installed in the lp tank bay.
Consequence SummaryThe 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMonaco recall no. r06036.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AQ09002MONACO COACH CORPORATION12/17/2009MONACO 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
AQ09002MONACO COACH CORPORATION12/17/2009MONACO 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
AQ09002MONACO COACH CORPORATION12/17/2009MONACO 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
06/27/20089501
 While traveling on the highway entering an exit ramp, the 42' motorcoach built by monaco coach had a slide failure that resulted in the largest of four slide sliding into the adjacent lane while the vehicle was in motion on the highway. *tr
STRUCTURE
06/27/20089501
 While traveling on the highway entering an exit ramp, the 42' motorcoach built by monaco coach had a slide failure that resulted in the largest of four slide sliding into the adjacent lane while the vehicle was in motion on the highway. *tr
SUSPENSION - REAR
06/27/20089501
 While traveling on the highway entering an exit ramp, the 42' motorcoach built by monaco coach had a slide failure that resulted in the largest of four slide sliding into the adjacent lane while the vehicle was in motion on the highway. *tr