Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems & recalls

Problem: Allied recreation group, inc. (arg) is recalling certain 2014 holiday rambler presidential fifth wheel trailers, model 363 re, manufactured february 28, 2013, to november 1, 2013, 2014 holiday rambler presidential fifth wheel trailers, model 363 rl, manufactured january 30, 2013, to june 21, 2013, 2015 holiday rambler alumascape fifth wheel trailers, model 313 rl, manufactured january 30, 2013, to october 25, 2013, and 2015 holiday rambler alumascape fifth wheel trailers, model 343 re, manufactured october 15, 2013, to october 25, 2013. the affected trailers may be equipped with certain frigidaire kg series microwave model cfmv154cls convection microwaves manufactured january 27, 2013, thro

Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Fix: Arg will notify owners, and arg dealers will work in conjunction with electrolux home products, inc. appliance service personnel to replace the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2015. owners may contact arg customer service at 1-800-509-3417. arg's number for this recall is 150422arg.

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: Navistar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began during october 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Problem: Monaco is recalling 22 my 2009 alumascape fifth wheel, alumascape suite and presidential travel trailers. these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." when tires were changed on these vehicles, the federal identification label was printed with incorrect information. the tire inflation is listed as 80 psi when the correct pressure should be 65 psi.

Risk: Over inflated tires could cause or contribute to premature tire failure; possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the unit increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will mail consumers the corrected labels along with instructions. customers will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2008. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: Monaco is recalling certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Monaco is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall began on august 29, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, the design specifications for the slideout actuator and bracket location is between the two street side tires. the adapter bracket from the actuator to the slide room has square corners. if the fifth wheel trailers are fully loaded and hit any bumps, the tires may rub the square corner of the bracket. the rub may wear into the tread of the tire over time.

Risk: A tire blowout could occur, causing loss of control of the trailer which could result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will trim the square corner of the lower rear part of the bracket giving clearance to the rear tire on the street side. this repair will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2007. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Risk: The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. the wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Monaco is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced free of charge. the recall began on october 26, 2005. owners may contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (lpg), it was discovered an excess of lpg hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the refrigerator.

Risk: This could potentially cause thermal damage to the lpg line and produce a leak of lpg in the access compartment that could result in an explosion or fire.

Fix: Owners are being asked to inspect the lpg line from the outside of the vehicle to ensure that it is not close to the burner. if no damage to the line is present and the lpg line is the appropriate length and routed correctly, the cover will be reinstalled and no further action will be taken. if an excess of hose is causing contact or close proximity to the burner cover, owners should shut off t

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.

Risk: This could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to lose control creating the potential for a crash resulting in personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. the recall began on october 29, 2004. owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, the federal certification label is incorrect. the initial label shows tire size as lt255/75r 16d with the correct tire size being lt255/75r 16e.

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Fix: Dealers will install a corrected label on these motor homes. owner notification began june 20, 2003. 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 monaco at 1-800-685-6545.

Problem: On certain motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim, these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or monaco at 574-862-7211.

Problem: On certain travel trailers, the federal certification label is incorrect. the axle weight rating shows 5200 lbs. when the correct rating should be 5080 lbs.

Risk: Prior to having the new label installed, owners must follow the correct rating of the axle and tire maximum capacity to prevent a blowout or damage to the axles.

Fix: Dealers will replace the federal certification label on the units involved. owner notification began july 1, 2003. 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 monaco at 1-877-466-6226.

Problem: On certain travel trailers, a typographical error was made, incorrectly stating the gross vehicle weight rating on the federal certification labels and rvia weight labels.

Risk: Owners could overload the axles if following the ratings as listed.

Fix: Owners will be provided with a corrected labels and installation instructions. owner notification began may 30, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact monaco at 1-877-465-6226.