Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 82V-003 · Holiday Rambler vehicles
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall 82V-003 covers 414 Holiday Rambler vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ABSENCE OF A FASTENER MAY ALLOW A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BRAKE HOSE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE RUBBER HOSE MAY MELT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING POWER TO THE REAR AXLES OF THE VEHICLES.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER HOSE AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE BRAKE LINE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES, FITTINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD RESULT AND ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: THE MOTORHOME SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED ANDTHE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS MADE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1980 to November 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.