Campaign 83V-031

Fuel switch on the dual fuel control has been wired incorrectly

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Defect summary

THE FUEL SWITCH ON THE DUAL FUEL CONTROL HAS BEEN WIRED INCORRECTLY. THE SWITCH WAS WIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE DRIVER COULD BE PUMPING PROPANE TO THE CARBURETOR.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REWIRE THE FUEL SELECT SWITCH AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL SELECTION GASOLINESYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL SELECT SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE ENGINEIS NOT RUNNING, THE FUEL SELECT SWITCH IS IN THE PROPANE POSITION, AND THEPRIMER SELECT SWITCH IS IN THE AUTOMATIC PRIME POSITION, THE DRIVER COULD BECONSTANTLY PUMPING PROPANE TO THE CARBURETOR. WITH THESE CONDITIONS PRESENT, ANATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 83V031000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

7 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 83V-031
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Holiday RamblerAluma Lite1982 to 19830
Holiday RamblerAmbassador1982 to 19830
Holiday RamblerMonitor1982 to 19830
Holiday RamblerMonitor Lite1982 to 19830
Holiday RamblerMonitor Lite XL1982 to 19830
Holiday RamblerRambler1982 to 19830
Holiday RamblerRamblette1982 to 19830
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.