5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1995-09-01
Description
The federal certification label incorrectly states the gross axle weight rating (gawr) causing the load ratings for the tires and tire pressures to be wrong. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect tires and tire inflation can result in tire failure and possible vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Owners will sent replacement certification labels and instructions for replacing them. If they prefer, owners can have their dealers replace these labels for them.
Notes
System: equipment; certification label; fmvss no.120.vehicle description: 27' and 30' travel trailers.note: if you do not receive a new certification label within a reasonable time, please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1995-06-26
Description
Two latches mounted on each side of the rear engine access cover and secure the cover when the motorhome is in transit were not positioned correctly.
Consequence
The latches were not consistently positioned in the same location on the engine cover to obtain positive contact and could come loose under certain driving conditions.
Corrective Action
Dealers will straighten out the latch to provide additional length required to ensure positive contact to secure the engine cover.
Notes
System: engine; other parts.vehicle description: 33' and 35' rear engine diesel pusher class a motorhomes produced on an oshkosh chassis and 35' rear engine diesel pusher class a motorhomes produced on a spartan chassis and equipped with a rear engine access cover.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1994-03-17
Description
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.
Consequence
If the air line ruptures, the manualparking/emergency brake will engage, abruptly stopping the vehicle without warning, which can cause an accident.
Corrective Action
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1994-02-04
Description
Improper torque of the retaining bolts and nuts of the steering column slip shaft, which provides the connecting link between the upper steering column and the steering gear box, may cause the steering column slip shaft to separate at either the upper or lower connection of the shaft.
Consequence
Separation of the steering column slip shaft at either the upper or lower connection of the shaft results in loss of steering control. This could occur without warning and result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Inspect and retorque the slip shaft retaining bolts and nuts. However, if, after the inspection, the bolts and nuts are found to be loose or overtorqued, new bolts and nuts will be installed and properly torqued.
Notes
System: steering; column shaft upper.vehicle description: class a motorhomes built on spartan motors diesel pusherchassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of 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.
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 1995-08-21
Description
The storage compartment at the rear of the unit does not have a specified storage weight limitation and can therefore be loaded beyond the manufacturer's intentions. Also some units were designed with a fresh water tank located at the rear of the unit. As a result, these trailers exhibit reduced stability while being towed.
Consequence
Overloading of the rear storage compartment especially with a full, rear-mounted fresh water tank, can cause reduced trailer stability and increase the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will place a label on the storage compartment to indicate the maximum storage weight capacity, will relocate the fresh water tank on the affected models, and install a hensley arrow hitch which will provide a better towing stability. The hensley arrow hitch will not be a required part for the remedy on the 1995 aluma-lite 31cfs travel trailer due to the unit's shorter length.
Notes
System: suspension.vehicle description: 31' and 35' travel trailers which have a storage compartment at the rear of the unit.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.