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2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Scepter years?

Scepter NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Scepter NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine133%
Body & Structure133%
Suspension133%

Does the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V223000OtherMay 13, 2005 · 1,606 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS (BURNER TUBES) WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.

04V598000OtherDecember 23, 2004 · 86 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

EXPOSURE OF THE OCCUPANTS TO CARBON MONOXIDE COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

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.

04V476000OtherOctober 1, 2004 · 44 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

04V441000EngineSeptember 13, 2004 · 1,189 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES, OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.

Consequence

OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 2, 2004

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 14, 2016

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 28, 2010

2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter — common questions

Is the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Holiday Rambler Scepter. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.