NHTSA Recall 95V125000
Filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1995-06-20. An estimated 215 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
TWO LATCHES MOUNTED ON EACH SIDE OF THE REAR ENGINE ACCESS COVER AND SECURE THE COVER WHEN THE MOTORHOME IS IN TRANSIT WERE NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Risk
THE LATCHES WERE NOT CONSISTENTLY POSITIONED IN THE SAME LOCATION ON THE ENGINE COVER TO OBTAIN POSITIVE CONTACT AND COULD COME LOOSE UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL STRAIGHTEN OUT THE LATCH TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LENGTH REQUIRED TO ENSURE POSITIVE CONTACT TO SECURE THE ENGINE COVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE; OTHER PARTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 33' AND 35' REAR ENGINE DIESEL PUSHER CLASS A MOTORHOMES PRODUCED ON AN OSHKOSH CHASSIS AND 35' REAR ENGINE DIESEL PUSHER CLASS A MOTORHOMES PRODUCED ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH A REAR ENGINE ACCESS COVER.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 AT1-800-424-9393.