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2001 Holiday Rambler ScepterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Holiday Rambler Scepter, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Holiday Rambler Scepter has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2001 Holiday Rambler Scepter recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-257 · Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 01V-128 · Apr 30, 2001 · 3,320 vehicles

Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Scepter year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Scepter median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Scepter owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON I 95 AT APPROX 60 MPG, THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT WITH CENTER TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE SIZE IS 275/70R 22.5 G159 AND WAS AT THE RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE. THIS IS THE SECOND BLOWOUT WITHIN 700 MILES. NTSB SERVICE BULLETIN # 200220 ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. *PH
Complaint 10038867 · Sep 14, 2003 · 23,379 miles
WHILE DRIVING ON I 95 AT APPROX 60 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT WITH CENTER TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE SIZE IS 275/70R 22.5 G159 AND WAS AT THE RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE. NTSB SERVICE BULLETIN # 200220 ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM. *PH
Complaint 10038865 · Sep 14, 2003 · 22,744 miles

Own a 2001 Scepter?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.