HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-06-20.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V125000
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
Vehicles affected
215
Reported to NHTSA
1995-06-20
Owners notified
1995-07-03
Defect 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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.