Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 94V-047 · Holiday Rambler vehicles
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall 94V-047 covers 72 Holiday Rambler vehicles for a hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HIGH TEMPERATURES PRODUCED BY THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE CAN RESULT IN HEAT DISTORTION AND SUBSEQUENT RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINES. A RUPTURE WOULD CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR PRESSURE GAUGES AND/OR ENGAGEMENT OF THE MANUAL PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE.
The risk
IF THE AIR LINE RUPTURES, THE MANUALPARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL ENGAGE, ABRUPTLY STOPPING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; AIR; LINES AND FITTINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALUMA-LITE MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL GENERATORS AND IMPERIAL MOTORHOMES WITH LP GENERATORS AND BUILT ON SPARTAN MOTORS DIESEL "PUSHER" CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONS ERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT HOLIDAY RAMBLER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-685-6545. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 February 1, 1993 to February 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.