Storage: tank assemblyRecall 82V-097 · Holiday Rambler vehicles
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall 82V-097 covers 1,663 Holiday Rambler vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WELDING OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET OF THE GASOLINE TANK COULD FAIL TO PROPERLY SECURE THE FUEL TANK. IF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FAILS FUEL LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
The fix
DEALER WILL DISCONNECT THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND REPLACE IT WITH STRAP MOUNTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. IF THE FUEL TANK LEAKS, IT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: FUEL; GASOLINE TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDLEAD TO VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURY.
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, 1976 to June 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.