NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune, describing incidents dated May 23, 2003 to September 23, 2008.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10253830 · Filed January 5, 2009
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…
ODI #10235748 · Filed July 25, 2008
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…
ODI #10226093 · Filed April 29, 2008
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

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TRAILING ARMS/SUSPENSION

NHTSA #05V053000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 14, 2005 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R04062 · Owners notified March 29, 2005 · Vehicles built November 30, 2001 – October 1, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

MONACO/I-BEAM IMITATOR

NHTSA #04V038000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice

Reported January 28, 2004 · MONACO COACH CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,156 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R03024 · Owners notified March 1, 2004 · Vehicles built February 4, 2002 – October 24, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE I-BEAM LEAF IMITATOR IN THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION COULD CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO AN INADEQUATE WELDING PROCESS.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R03024.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/BATTERY CABLE

NHTSA #03V267000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2003 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 135 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R03011 · Owners notified August 22, 2003 · Vehicles built October 31, 2002 – February 18, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRAME OF THE COACH.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MONACO RECALL NO. R03011.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #02V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2002 · MONACO COACH CORP.

Potentially affected: 8,581 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R02175 · Owners notified August 18, 2004 · Vehicles built April 10, 1998 – September 3, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND/OR THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10253830

Incident: September 23, 2008 · Filed: January 5, 2009

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10235748

Incident: June 13, 2008 · Filed: July 25, 2008

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10226093

Incident: April 17, 2008 · Filed: April 29, 2008

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

Structure

ODI #10053608

Incident: May 23, 2003 · Filed: February 19, 2004

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

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