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Holiday Rambler Alumascape Recall 15V257: Microwave May Start Unattended, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V257, reported May 1, 2015, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Holiday Rambler fifth wheel trailers may have a Frigidaire convection microwave (model CFMV154CLS, made January 27 through April 10, 2013) that can start on its own and begin heating while no one is using it. If the microwave is turned on by itself while food or other items are inside, a fire could result.

The recall covers specific 2014 Holiday Rambler Presidential and 2015 Holiday Rambler Alumascape trailers built between January and November 2013. Owners should contact Allied Recreation Group (ARG) customer service at 1-800-509-3417, referencing recall number 150422ARG. ARG will notify owners, and its dealers will work with Electrolux Home Products service personnel to replace the membrane/keypad component.

The repair is free of charge at an authorized ARG dealer. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V257Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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, through April 10, 2013. These microwaves may start on their own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Holiday Rambler Alumascape2015
Holiday Rambler Presidential2014