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2004 Holiday Rambler ScepterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10
Visibility10

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

4 recalls

2004 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

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 05V-223 · May 13, 2005 · 1,606 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 04V-080 · Feb 17, 2004 · 358 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT FRAME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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

2004 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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In owners' words

What Scepter owners report

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

2005 HOILDAY RAMBLER,SCEPTOR.. CONCERN IS ONE PIECE WINDSHIELD. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE OF THIS NEW RV THE WINDSHIELD KEEPS CRACKING DUE TO THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IT HAS BEEN WORKED ON AND REPLACED FIVE TIMES. NOW IT NEEDS ANOTHER (6 TIMES ) I FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY I DON'T…
Complaint 10144905 · Dec 10, 2005

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