Vehicle recall 89V054000 · April 5, 1989
Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite and Rambler
Close proximity of certain hoses to high heat emitted from the catalytic converter would cause the hose to deteriorate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Close proximity of certain hoses to high heat emitted from the catalytic converter would cause the hose to deteriorate.
- Consequence
- This could result in a sudden loss of power, creatingthe possibility of a rear end crash.
- Remedy
- Install a heat shield over the catalytic converter to protect the hoses from heat deterioration.
- Notes
- System: vacuum and hydraulic hoses.vehicle description: class c motorhomes built on Ford E350 econoline chassis.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V054000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 1989
- Filed by
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 17, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 118
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, 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 Aluma Lite (1988): 1988
- Holiday Rambler Rambler (1988): 1988
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