Lpg systems: lines and fittingsRecall 78V-173 · Holiday Rambler vehicles
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall 78V-173 covers 608 Holiday Rambler vehicles for a lpg systems: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE L.P. GAS HOSE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING HANGER ON THE CHASSIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR THE SHIELD BETWEEN THE L.P. TANK AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS COULD CAUSE RUPTURE OF THE L.P. GAS HOSE AND ALLOW RAW PROPANE TO ESCAPE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE EXISTING HOSE. ALSO, THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE HOSE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS ROUTED AROUND AND AWAY FROM THE SHARP EDGES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS; HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION RESULTING INVEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.