The problem
Vehicle description: diesel motor homes built on a freightliner chassis. The fuel relay was positioned too close to the engine. Excessive heat from the engine can cause premature failure of the fuel relay.
The risk
If the fuel relay fails, engine stalling can occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the fuel relay to the frame strut of the firewall.
Contacts
Owner notification is expected to begin during april 1998. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Holiday Rambler dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V074000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.