2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scepter years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter. That is the most of any Scepter model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 23,052 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 23,052 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: On certain motor homes manufactured with optional aqua hot hydronic heaters, the exhaust termination for the heater was located under the bedroom slide out, when it should have been placed beyond the periphery of the vehicle.
Risk: This makes it possible for fumes to enter the coach and possibly allow carbon monoxide fumes to vent into the motor home, which could result in serious injury or death to the passengers.
Fix: For the 2003 motor homes, dealers will use the existing pipe from the aqua hot hydronic heater, and repair it so that the end termination will be to the passenger side of the motor home. For the 2004 and 2005 motor homes, dealers will add an exhaust pipe to the existing exhaust system from the aqua hot hydronic heater. The additional pipe will be installed so that the end termination will also be to the passenger side of the motor home. The recall began on october 27, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with cummins engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Risk: Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Fix: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Cummins will install a steel cup plug boss cap to all affected engines. Owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.
Regarding campaign c0713-my motorhome had a catastrophic blowup just as i was accelerating from 45 to 55 mph just leaving secorro new mexico. It was a huge explosion that shuddered through the motorhome. There was never any alarms notifying me of an impending problem. I was able to get the coach…
Hello, i have a 2005 holiday rambler neptune motorhome. It was originally recalled for a safety issue with the trailing arms. Monaco put on new trailing arms in july 2005. Since then the under engineered trailing arms have been cracking and causing serious safety issues. Monaco was bought at…
2005 scepter, windshields are intended to keep occupants inside the vehicle. The windshield also supports the roof thereby preserving the structural integrity of the passenger compartment and keeping it from collapsing and crushing the driver and passengers. Seen from this perspective of personal…
Other Holiday Rambler Scepter years
← 2004 Scepter · 2006 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 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 Scepter | 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 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter?
Owners most often report engine, structure, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.