2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scepter years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Scepter model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2005 hoilday rambler,sceptor.. Concern is one piece windshield. We have had nothing but problems from day one of this new rv the windshield keeps cracking due to the structural integrity it has been worked on and replaced five times. Now it needs another (6 times ) i fear for our safety i don't…
Other Holiday Rambler Scepter years
← 2003 Scepter · 2005 Scepter →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Scepter | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Scepter | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Scepter | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Scepter | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Scepter | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Scepter | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 Scepter | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Scepter | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Scepter | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Scepter | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Scepter | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Scepter | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter?
Owners most often report structure, visibility problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scepter model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.