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Safety recall · 85V016000

Fuel system: tank assembly Holiday Rambler recall

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 1985. It covers about 600 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V016000
Reported
Feb 13, 1985
Vehicles
600
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Seam leaks may develop in the 70 gallon aluminum fuel tank, allowing gasoline to spill on the ground. This is due to poor seam welding. Consequence of defect. Gasoline spillage creates a fire hazard.

The fix

INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK.

Contacts

Vehicle description: 28 feet and 30 feet class a motorhomes. System: fuel tank.

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 85V016000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite04D
1984 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite03C
1983 Holiday Rambler Monitor03D
1984 Holiday Rambler Monitor02C
1983 Holiday Rambler Rambler02D
1984 Holiday Rambler Rambler01B

Questions

Is the 85V016000 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 85V016000?

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 85V016000 announced?

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 1985. 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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