Lpg systems: tank assemblyRecall 77V-029 · 1976–1977 Holiday Rambler Imperial
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall 77V-029 covers 132 1976–1977 Holiday Rambler Imperial for a lpg systems: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE ABS PLASTIC L.P. GAS BOTTLE SHIELD IS ATTACHED WITH A NYLON COVERED RUBBER CORD WITH PLASTIC COATED METAL HOOKS AT EACH END. THESE METAL HOOKS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE ALUMINUM L.P. GAS BOTTLE, EVENTUALLY WEARING THROUGH THE MATERIAL AND CREATING A GAS LEAK.
The fix
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE NYLON COATED RUBBER CORD AND REPLACE IT WITH A NYLON STRAP, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS; TANK BOTTLE SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR IF LEAKING L.P. GAS IS EXPOSEDTO A SPARK OR OPEN FLAME. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULDRESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.