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Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite Recall 97V185: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

NHTSA campaign 97V185, reported October 29, 1997, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V185HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SPRINGS USED ON THE TWO AXLES ARE UNDER RATED.
Risk
THE CURRENT SPRINGS WERE NOT RATED PROPERLY TO ALLOW A SUFFICIENT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT SPRINGS WITH SPRINGS THAT WILL ALLOW THE AXLES TO BE RATED AT 5,200 LBS. EACH. ALSO A NEW FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL AND METAL IDENTIFICATION PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED TO REFLECT THE INCREASED GAWR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN NOVEMBER 3, 1997. 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 HOLIDAY RAMBLER AT 1-800-685-6545.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite1998