1987 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MONITOR Recalls (5)

Campaign:
87V087000 on 06/11/1987
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 02/28/1987
Affected:
351
Defect:
Wiring harnesses located to the rear of the engine compartment could chafe and short circuit.
Consequence:
This could result in an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Install protective insulated tape.
Notes:
System: engine/wiring harnesses.vehicle description: class a motorhomes built on chevrolet chassis or gilligchassis equipped with ford drivetrain.

Campaign:
87V130000 on 08/17/1987
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/1986 - 05/31/1987
Affected:
186
Defect:
Routing of air supply lines close to the exhaust manifold pipe subject the lines to deformation and possible rupture from the radiant heat of the pipe.
Consequence:
Rupture of air pressure lines could cause low airpressure and park brake warning lights to come on; it will automatically applypark/emergency brake and deflate front suspension air bags.
Correction:
Replace damaged air lines and install a protective heat shield or reposition air lines away from exhaust pipe.
Notes:
System: air supply lines.vehicle description: 36 ft. class a motorhomes.

Campaign:
88V008000 on 01/27/1988
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
10/31/1986 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
1,244
Defect:
Under heavy demand on the engine and transmission, the transmission cooler line temperature can exceed the temperature rating of both the plastic conduit and insulation for the battery cable.
Consequence:
A direct short could occur between the unprotectedbattery cable wire and metal transmission cooler line creating the possibilityof an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Remove the battery cable from the transmission line and refasten it to another secure location.
Notes:
System: battery cablevehicle description: class a motorhomes built on chevrolet p 30 chassis.

Campaign:
88V152000 on 10/10/1988
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg lines and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1984 - 11/30/1987
Affected:
112
Defect:
Leak in lp gas service line caused by line contacting rear suspension system which results in line rupture.
Consequence:
A ruptured line would release lp gas to the atmospherecreating the possibility of an explosion and/or fire and potential personalinjury to any occupant or person in close proximity of the motorhome.
Correction:
The lp gas service line will be relocated to preclude contact with the rear suspension system.
Notes:
System: fuel/lp gas.vehicle description: motorhomes model aluma lite and monitor class a equippedwith mor/ryde suspension system.

Campaign:
90V186000 on 10/25/1990
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Manufactured:
04/30/1987 - 11/30/1989
Affected:
336
Defect:
The suspension coil spring box mounting brackets, which are fastened to the main chassis frame, may fail.
Consequence:
Bracket failure allows the coil spring box to move and,consequently, damage the rear brake lines affecting brake performance.
Correction:
Repair to prevent mounting bracket failure.
Notes:
System: suspension coil mounting brackets.vehicle description: 36 and 37 foot class a motorhomes built on a gilligchassis with mor-ryde suspension.

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