1982 HOLIDAY RAMBLER RAMBLER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
82V003000 on 01/31/1982
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1980 - 10/31/1981
Affected:
414
Defect:
The absence of a fastener may allow a flexible rubber brake hose to come into contact with the exhaust manifold. the rubber hose may melt and cause a loss of brake fluid and braking power to the rear axles of the vehicles.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect the routing of the flexible rubber hose and, if necessary, secure the brake line at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: service brakes; hydraulic lines, fittings.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability would result and anaccident could occur.note: the motorhome should not be used until the vehicle can be inspected andthe necessary modifications made.

Campaign:
82V132000 on 01/16/1983
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
06/30/1981 - 10/31/1982
Affected:
1,244
Defect:
The routing and fastening of the auxiliary starter cable in the area of the engine compartment is fastened in such a fashion that it may, through contact with a frame member, chafe and create an electrical short.
Correction:
The auxiliary starter wiring will be refastened; in the event of any chafing, it will be replaced. this will be performed at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with auxiliary starting systems.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: should the shorting occur, there is a potential fordamage to the batteries and fire in the engine compartment, with resultinginjuries to vehicle passengers.

Campaign:
83V031000 on 04/05/1983
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery
Manufactured:
01/31/1982 - 01/31/1983
Affected:
1,587
Defect:
The fuel switch on the dual fuel control has been wired incorrectly. the switch was wired in such a way that the driver could be pumping propane to the carburetor.
Correction:
The dealer will rewire the fuel select switch at no charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dual fuel selection gasolinesystems.system: fuel system; fuel select switch.consequences of defect: if the ignition key is in the on position, the engineis not running, the fuel select switch is in the propane position, and theprimer select switch is in the automatic prime position, the driver could beconstantly pumping propane to the carburetor. with these conditions present, anattempt to start the engine could result in a fire.

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