Vehicle recall 78V173000 · August 9, 1978
Holiday Rambler Free Spirit, Monitor and 1 more model
The l.p.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The l.p. Gas hose may come into contact with the spring hanger on the chassis suspension system or the shield between the l.p. Tank and the exhaust system. This could cause rupture of the l.p. Gas hose and allow raw propane to escape.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary replace the existing hose. Also, the dealer will secure the hose to the underside of the floor so that it is routed around and away from the sharp edges.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: l.p. Gas; hose.consequences of defect: this could lead to a fire or an explosion resulting invehicle damage and serious personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 1978
- Filed by
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 3, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 608
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Holiday Rambler Free Spirit (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
- Holiday Rambler Monitor (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
- Holiday Rambler Wide World (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Has your Holiday Rambler been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Holiday Rambler dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.