2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scepter years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls (4)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Problem: On certain motor homes, the headlight switch in the front electrical box/firewall can overload.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will install a new wiring harness. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Monaco RV Recalls Responsiiblity (AQ09002) — opened Dec 17, 2009, closed Oct 12, 2018.
Other Holiday Rambler Scepter years
← 2005 Scepter · 2007 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Scepter | 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 2006 Holiday Rambler Scepter?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.