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 .
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 |
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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 |