Holiday Rambler Neptune 2005

Model Neptune made in 2005 by Holiday Rambler got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
05V053000MONACO COACH CORPORATIONfrom 11/30/2001 to 10/01/2004V (Vehicle)282703/29/2005MFRMONACO COACH CORPORATION02/14/200502/14/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesMonaco 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
14908/13/200410010352The steering intermediate shaft boot may come loose from the floor. various models including 2005 safari sahara. *tt11/16/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - REAR
06/11/201013000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 holiday rambler neptune. while driving at approximately 60 mph the vehicle began to swerve left and right and a loud pop noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was pulled over and an independent mechanic appeared on the scene to inform the contact that the rear passenger side trailing arm was broken and the rear driver side trailing arm was cracked. the vehicle was unable to be towed so it was hauled to an independent repair shop where both rear trailing arms were in the process of being replaced. the failure and current mileages were 13,000. the vin was unavailable. sm.
04/19/201019000
 I have a 2005 holiday rambler neptune made by monaco. the trailing arms were cracking. i had them replaced at my expense. the company is not assuming any responsibility for the under-engineered equipment. if they had broken, it would have been a serious accident. they were previously recalled, but the repair was ineffective. monaco was bought by navistar who assumed none of the liabilities. this is a travesty of justice, but more importantly the issue is a serious safety hazard if not taken care of.
04/24/2009273001
 While driving my 2005 holiday rambler neptune motorhome at approximately 25-30 miles per hour it began to shudder violently. when i pulled over and inspected the vehicle i discovered that both rear trailing arms had cracked off causing the entire rear differential assembly to shift rearward. damage to the motorhome included a bent frame rail, motor mounts, universal joints, shock absorbers and both trailing arms. these arms were inspected in 2006 after receiving a safety notice from holiday rambler at which time they were found in good order. the parent company of holiday rambler, monaco corporation, was granted bankruptcy protection just prior to my incident, thus dodging the liability issue, however they were able to supply replacement arms at my cost. the arms appear to be of the same design as the originals that failed. i am now in the process of replacing those with a substantially stronger version as i understand failure of the replacement arms is imminent. it is my conclusion that when monaco corporation became aware of the magnitude of the trailing arm problem a full replacement program with re-engineered arms should have been instituted. it is not a matter of the arms may fail, but rather they will fail and without warning. photos of the failed parts are available. *tr
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
03/02/20101
 2005 holiday rambler neptune motor coach. consumer states rear broken suspension. *tgw the consumer stated he found a recall on nhtsa's website that described the same problem he experienced. recall #05v053000.

Car dealers selling


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