NHTSA Recall 82V003000
Filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1982-01-13. An estimated 414 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ABSENCE OF A FASTENER MAY ALLOW A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BRAKE HOSE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE RUBBER HOSE MAY MELT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING POWER TO THE REAR AXLES OF THE VEHICLES.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER HOSE AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE BRAKE LINE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES, FITTINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD RESULT AND ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: THE MOTORHOME SHOULD NOT BE USED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED ANDTHE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS MADE.