Recalls for 2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2008-06-20
Description
Monaco is recalling 22 my 2009 alumascape fifth wheel, alumascape suite and presidential travel trailers.  These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.  When tires were changed on these vehicles, the federal identification label was printed with incorrect information.  The tire inflation is listed as 80 psi when the correct pressure should be 65 psi.

Consequence
Over inflated tires could cause or contribute to premature tire failure; possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the unit increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will mail consumers the corrected labels along with instructions.  Customers will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge.  The recall began on august 7, 2008.  Owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Notes
Monaco recall no.  08014.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-10-06
Description
Navistar is recalling certain vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.  The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Consequence
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.  

Corrective Action
Navistar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.  The safety recall began during october 2011.  Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Notes
Navistar safety recall no.  R10016.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .