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Safety recall · 83V031000

Fuel system: delivery Holiday Rambler recall

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 17, 1983. It covers about 1,587 vehicles across 14 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
83V031000
Reported
Mar 17, 1983
Vehicles
1,587
Area
Fuel system

The problem

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.

The fix

The dealer will rewire the fuel select switch at no charge to owner.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Holiday Rambler dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V031000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 83V031000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V031000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V031000 announced?

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 17, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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