Holiday Rambler Neptune 2002

Model Neptune made in 2002 by Holiday Rambler got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and suspension.

Neptune year 2002

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2002

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
02V278000	MONACO COACH CORP.	from 04/10/1998 to 09/03/2002	V (Vehicle)	8581	08/18/2004	ODI	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	10/22/2002	10/23/2002
Defect Summary	On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.
Consequence Summary	This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. the recall began on august 18, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r02175.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04V038000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 02/04/2002 to 10/24/2003	V (Vehicle)	2156	03/01/2004	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	01/28/2004	02/04/2004
Defect Summary	On certain motorhomes, the i-beam leaf imitator in the front axle suspension could crack and break due to an inadequate welding process.
Consequence Summary	The i-beams on the front axle and the panard bracket on the rear axle could crack and break causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the original i-beam. also, dealers will weld the stiffeners from the panard bar bracket to the center differential of the rear axle housing. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-877-466-6226.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r03024.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
05V053000	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	from 11/30/2001 to 10/01/2004	V (Vehicle)	2827	03/29/2005	MFR	MONACO COACH CORPORATION	02/14/2005	02/14/2005
Defect Summary	On certain class a motor homes, the spacer plate under the trailing arms had a transverse weld which creates a heat riser and cause the trailing arms to crack.
Consequence Summary	This could create rough driving conditions and damage to rear suspension system. the driver could loose control of the motorhome and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the replace the trailing arms for cracks and replacing the trailing arms and u-bolts in the rear suspension of the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Notes	Monaco recall no. r04062.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/01/2005		1	10/30/2002
	The consumer believes that the electrical system in her 2002 holiday rambler neptune caused several problems with the vehicle. nm the consumer believes that the electrical system problem may have cause several of the following problems with the coach. the torque converter malfunctioned, turbo boost malfunctioned, cruise control malfunctioned, improper shifting in the engine, headlights malfunctioned, back-up camera failed, several blown lights, burning smell, fuel gauge was faulty and the low fuel indicator light was never connected. nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
03/29/2004		1
	Consumer received recall 02v278000 concerning brake assembly failure. consumer has had the recall notice since 10-11-03, and repairs were not done. *ak.

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
AL	HUNTSVILLE	35815	BANKSTON MOTOR HOMES
IN	WAKARUSA	46573	MONOCO COACH CORP.	8776662262