2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Scepter years?

Scepter NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V257000OtherJune 5, 2008 · 8,587 units

Defect

MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.

Consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Remedy

MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter — common questions

Is the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2002 compare to other Scepter years?

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter — common questions

Is the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter reliable?

Does the 2002 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

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