1990 Holiday Rambler Limited problems & recalls

Problem: Turbulence caused by aerodynamic qualites of the motorhomes at highway speed can cause the awning to unroll and break free from its mounting securement.

Risk: Detachment of awning wihtout warning creates a ballisticobject shearing from vehicle which could cause injury to person in the vicinity.

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Problem: A hydraulic leak may develop in the webster cooling fan.

Risk: If a severe hydraulic leak occurs, hydraulic fluid can besprayed on the engine manifolds or accumulate on the turbocharger and insulationand then be ignited by the hot exhaust manifold, turbocharger, or muffler,resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Steam clean the engine compartment, run the system to detect leaks, and replace any leaking webster cooling fan.

Problem: Inconsistent aeroquip hose tightening procedures and supplier's assembly inconsistencies can cause leaks of hydraulic fluid.

Risk: If a severe hydraulic leak occurs, hydraulic fluid can besprayed on the engine manifolds or accumulate on the turbocharger and insulationand then be ignited by the hot exhaust manifold, turbocharger, or muffler,resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Steam clean the engine compartment, run the system to detect leaks, re-torque any leaking connections to specifications, and replace fittings/hoses that cannot be made leak free.

Problem: A hydraulic fluid leak may develop in the webster hydraulic pump.

Risk: If a severe hydraulic leak occurs, hydraulic fluid can besprayed on the engine manifolds or accumulate on the turbocharger and insulationand then be ignited by the hot exhaust manifold, turbocharger, or muffler,resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Fix: Steam clean the engine compartment, run the system to detect leaks, and replace any leaking webster hydraulic pump.

Problem: The driver and passenger front outboard occupant seat have been designed with the safety belt anchorage on the seat structure. it is possible, in a vehicle crash, that the seat structure would fail to withstand the forces within the limits set forth in fmvss 207 and fmvss 210.

Risk: The seating and safety belt systems fail to comply withthe safety standards of fmvss 207 and 210, and could increase the risk of injuryto occupants in the event of a crash or sudden stop.

Fix: Relocate the seat belt anchorage assemblies from the seat pedestal assembly to the vehicle frame through the floor structure to reduce the load on the seat pedestal assembly in the event of a sudden stop or accident.