2009 Holiday Rambler Alumascape problems & recalls

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: 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.