Holiday Rambler Neptune 2004

Model Neptune made in 2004 by Holiday Rambler got 6 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Neptune year 2004

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2004

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
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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
STEERING
081304	08/13/2004	10011009	The steering intrmediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. *eh	12/21/2004
149	08/13/2004	10010352	The steering intermediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. various models including 2005 safari sahara. *tt	11/16/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
09/06/2007	14654	1	06/14/2007
	With only 14,000 miles on vehicle the aluminum radiator began leaking where the core is attached to the tank. manufacture has since replaced aluminum with steel radiators but would not agree to pay for any of the replacement since the warranty time has expired. i have talked to other people with the same type of motor home that are having leaks also. i feel this is a trend and maybe should be investigated for installing faulty radiators in these units. radiators should last longer than 14,000 miles. *tr
SUSPENSION - REAR
03/06/2010	32524
	Found both rear trailing arms to be cracked upon inspection. replaced both arms to correct problem. old arms were cracked to a point where total failure was eminent.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
05/01/2005
	Consumer letter regarding vehicle safety defect service bulletin recall campaign 05v053000. *mr