Recall 82V-097: 1977–1979 Holiday Rambler Free Spirit, 1978–1980 Holiday Rambler Monitor and 4 more

HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Oct 12, 1982, covering about 1,663 vehicles.

NHTSA number

82V-097

Report date

Oct 12, 1982

Vehicles affected

1,663

Owners notified

Oct 18, 1982

The problem

The welding of the mounting bracket of the gasoline tank could fail to properly secure the fuel tank. If the mounting bracket fails fuel leakage and possible separation of the tank from the vehicle may occur.

The fix

Dealer will disconnect the mounting bracket and replace it with strap mounting at no charge to owner. If the fuel tank leaks, it will also be replaced.

Notes

Vehicle description: motor homes.system: fuel; gasoline tank.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, fuel leakage couldlead to vehicle fire and passenger injury.

Recall details

Manufacturer	HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
Component	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	82V097000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Holiday Rambler Free Spirit	1977, 1978, 1979	All years
Holiday Rambler Monitor	1978, 1979, 1980	All years
Holiday Rambler Monitor Van D Gran	1979, 1980	All years
Holiday Rambler Rambler	1977, 1978, 1979, 1980	All years
Holiday Rambler Rambler Van De Ville	1979, 1980	All years
Holiday Rambler Wide World	1978	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 82V-097?

How is recall 82V-097 fixed?

Dealer will disconnect the mounting bracket and replace it with strap mounting at no charge to owner. If the fuel tank leaks, it will also be replaced.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.