1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE RECALL - #95V154000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE A SPECIFIED STORAGE WEIGHT LIMITATION AND CAN THEREFORE BE LOADED BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER'S INTENTIONS. ALSO SOME UNITS WERE DESIGNED WITH A FRESH WATER TANK LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT. AS A RESULT, THESE TRAILERS EXHIBIT REDUCED STABILITY WHILE BEING TOWED.
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| Vehicle |
1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE |
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| Manufacturer |
HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1993 - 6/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/1995 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/6/1995 |
| # Affected |
783 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE A SPECIFIED STORAGE WEIGHT LIMITATION AND CAN THEREFORE BE LOADED BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER'S INTENTIONS. ALSO SOME UNITS WERE DESIGNED WITH A FRESH WATER TANK LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT. AS A RESULT, THESE TRAILERS EXHIBIT REDUCED STABILITY WHILE BEING TOWED. |
| Consequences |
OVERLOADING OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT ESPECIALLY WITH A FULL, REAR-MOUNTED FRESH WATER TANK, CAN CAUSE REDUCED TRAILER STABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PLACE A LABEL ON THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO INDICATE THE MAXIMUM STORAGE WEIGHT CAPACITY, WILL RELOCATE THE FRESH WATER TANK ON THE AFFECTED MODELS, AND INSTALL A "HENSLEY ARROW" HITCH WHICH WILL PROVIDE A BETTER TOWING STABILITY. THE "HENSLEY ARROW" HITCH WILL NOT BE A REQUIRED PART FOR THE REMEDY ON THE 1995 ALUMA-LITE 31CFS TRAVEL TRAILER DUE TO THE UNIT'S SHORTER LENGTH. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 31' AND 35' TRAVEL TRAILERS WHICH HAVE A STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT.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 AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, HYDRAULIC, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1994 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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