Vehicle recall 05V053000 · February 14, 2005
Monaco Coach Cayman, Holiday Rambler Neptune and 5 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V053000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 2005
- Filed by
- MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- R04062
- Owner notification
- March 29, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,827
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Holiday Rambler Ambassador (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Holiday Rambler Neptune (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Cayman (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Monaco Coach Knight (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Safari Coach Cheetah (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Safari Coach Sahara (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Safari Coach Zanzibar (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Has your Holiday Rambler been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Holiday Rambler dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.