Campaign 87V-087

Wiring harnesses located to the rear of the engine compartment could chafe and short circuit

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Defect summary

WIRING HARNESSES LOCATED TO THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CHAFE AND SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL PROTECTIVE INSULATED TAPE.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENGINE/WIRING HARNESSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTORHOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS OR GILLIGCHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH FORD DRIVETRAIN.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V087000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical 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 87V-087
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Holiday Rambler	Aluma Lite	1987	0
Holiday Rambler	Monitor	1987	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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