Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite, Imperial +2 more: Structure

Affects Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite, Imperial, Alumascape, Presidential · 1999–2003 — about 51 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain fifth wheel travel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the frame rails to crack, allowing the axles to separate. Axle shifting could cause the fifth wheel to pull erratically, which could cause the driver of the tow vehicle to loose control and create the potential for an crash resulting in personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install gusset plates and cross tubes to strengthen the axle spring hangers.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational