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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 4 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
4 reports
34,063 miles · Jan 5, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL FROM THE TURBO CLAMP, WHICH CAUSED THE HANGER TO FAIL. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE WIRING AND THE STORAGE UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER APOLOGIZED FOR THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE CONTACT STATED T…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL FROM THE TURBO CLAMP, WHICH CAUSED THE HANGER TO FAIL. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE WIRING AND THE STORAGE UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER APOLOGIZED FOR THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 34,063 UPDATED 02/10/09. *LJ THE EXHAUST PIPE FELL OUT OF THE TURBO CLAMP AND CAUSED THE HANGAR TO FAIL, DAMAGING THE WIRING, STORAGE UNTI AND FREON HOSES. UPDATED 02/10/09. *B
NHTSA ODI #10253830
13,105 miles · Jul 25, 2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE DROVE FIVE MORE MILES AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS JACKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR UNTIL IT COOLED OFF. …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE DROVE FIVE MORE MILES AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS JACKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR UNTIL IT COOLED OFF. A TRAILER REPAIR PERSON STATED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH OTHER COMPONENTS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V278000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,240 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,105. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAD LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT, DAMAGING THE ABS SENSOR, BRAKE ROTOR AND WHEEL SEALS ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES WERE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10235748
24,800 miles · Apr 29, 2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE FAILURE, ALL FOUR WHEELS ON 2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, AS ACCORDING TO NHTSA#02V278000L. REPLACED ALL FOUR CALIPERS AND ONE HYDR DISC ONE BRAKE PAD 2 SEAL 2 SCOTSEAL 2GASKETS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10226093
3,000 miles · Feb 19, 2004
Structure
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASHBOARD DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND THE WAY IT REFLECTS IN THE WINDOW. DEALER URGES CONSUMER NOT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. *AK *MR
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 & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE CABLE BECOMING WORN AND CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT SYSTEM THAT COULD DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND/OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE EYELET ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CABLE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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 & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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