2010 Holiday Rambler Neptune problems & recalls

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Fix: Navistar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 beaver and certain model year 2009-2011 monaco, and certain model year 2009-2011 holiday rambler recreational vehicles, manufactured from october 25, 2007, through august 26, 2010, equipped with iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switches. the iota its-50r 50 amp automatic transfer switch bus bar and/or electrical connections may be inadequate to handle the electrical load.

Risk: Electrical overload of the transfer switch could lead to overheating, and a fire, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota its-50r transfer switch free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Problem: Allied recreation group, inc. (arg) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 holiday rambler admiral, 2009-2014 holiday rambler ambassador, 2010 holiday rambler arista, 2010-2014 holiday rambler endeavor, 2009-2011 holiday rambler neptune, 2011-2014 holiday rambler vacationer, 2009-2011 monaco cayman, 2010-2014 monaco diplomat, 2014 monaco dynasty, 2009-2014 monaco knight, 2012-2013 monaco lapalma, 2009-2013 monaco monarch, 2009-2011 monaco riptide, 2008 safari passage, and 2008 safari simba motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain lippert-brand coachstep double electric steps. these steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. this bolt may fracture

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Arg will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on february 12, 2016. owners may contact arg customer service number at 1-800-509-3417. arg's number for this recall is 151216rev.

Problem: Rev recreation group (rev) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2014 holiday rambler ambassador, 2010 and 2013-2014 endeavor, 2009-2010 neptune, 2010 scepter, and 2011 trip diesel motorhomes, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rc

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Rev will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 18, 2018. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-800-509-3417, or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.