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Safety recall · 89V054000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Holiday Rambler recall

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 5, 1989. It covers about 118 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V054000
Reported
Apr 5, 1989
Vehicles
118
Area
Brakes

The problem

Close proximity of certain hoses to high heat emitted from the catalytic converter would cause the hose to deteriorate.

The risk

This could result in a sudden loss of power, creatingthe possibility of a rear end crash.

The fix

Install a heat shield over the catalytic converter to protect the hoses from heat deterioration.

Contacts

System: vacuum and hydraulic hoses.Vehicle description: class c motorhomes built on ford e350 econoline chassis.

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 89V054000.
  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
1988 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite04D
1988 Holiday Rambler Rambler01B

Questions

Is the 89V054000 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 89V054000?

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 89V054000 announced?

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 5, 1989. 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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