Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-054 · Holiday Rambler vehicles
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall 89V-054 covers 118 Holiday Rambler vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CLOSE PROXIMITY OF CERTAIN HOSES TO HIGH HEAT EMITTED FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WOULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, CREATINGTHE POSSIBILITY OF A REAR END CRASH.
The fix
INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO PROTECT THE HOSES FROM HEAT DETERIORATION.
SYSTEM: VACUUM AND HYDRAULIC HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD E350 ECONOLINE CHASSIS.
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 September 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.