Vehicle recall 82V097000 · October 12, 1982
Holiday Rambler Rambler, Free Spirit and 4 more models
The welding of the mounting bracket of the gasoline tank could fail to properly secure the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The welding of the mounting bracket of the gasoline tank could fail to properly secure the fuel tank. If the mounting bracket fails fuel leakage and possible separation of the tank from the vehicle may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealer will disconnect the mounting bracket and replace it with strap mounting at no charge to owner. If the fuel tank leaks, it will also be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motor homes.system: fuel; gasoline tank.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, fuel leakage couldlead to vehicle fire and passenger injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V097000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 12, 1982
- Filed by
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 18, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,663
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 (1977-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977
- Holiday Rambler Monitor (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
- Holiday Rambler Monitor Van D Gran (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- Holiday Rambler Rambler (1977-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
- Holiday Rambler Rambler Van de Ville (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- Holiday Rambler Wide World (1978): 1978
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.