1987 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE
7 recalls — 0 complaints
92V183000 Dec 17, 1992
SEATS
Defect Description
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANT SEAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE SEAT STRUCTURE. IT IS POSSIBLE, IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THAT THE SEAT STRUCTURE WOULD FAIL TO WITHSTAND THE FORCES WITHIN THE LIMITS SET FORTH IN FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210.
Consequence
THE SEATING AND SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS FAIL TO COMPLY WITHTHE SAFETY STANDARDS OF FMVSS 207 AND 210, AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURYTO OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
RELOCATE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLIES FROM THE SEAT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE FRAME THROUGH THE FLOOR STRUCTURE TO REDUCE THE LOAD ON THE SEAT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
90V186000 Oct 19, 1990
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BOX MOUNTING BRACKETS, WHICH ARE FASTENED TO THE MAIN CHASSIS FRAME, MAY FAIL.
Consequence
BRACKET FAILURE ALLOWS THE COIL SPRING BOX TO MOVE AND,CONSEQUENTLY, DAMAGE THE REAR BRAKE LINES AFFECTING BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT MOUNTING BRACKET FAILURE.
88V152000 Sep 26, 1988
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
LEAK IN LP GAS SERVICE LINE CAUSED BY LINE CONTACTING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH RESULTS IN LINE RUPTURE.
Consequence
A RUPTURED LINE WOULD RELEASE LP GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERECREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE AND POTENTIAL PERSONALINJURY TO ANY OCCUPANT OR PERSON IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE MOTORHOME.
Remedy
THE LP GAS SERVICE LINE WILL BE RELOCATED TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
88V008000 Jan 22, 1988
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
UNDER HEAVY DEMAND ON THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE RATING OF BOTH THE PLASTIC CONDUIT AND INSULATION FOR THE BATTERY CABLE.
Consequence
A DIRECT SHORT COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE UNPROTECTEDBATTERY CABLE WIRE AND METAL TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE CREATING THE POSSIBILITYOF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE TRANSMISSION LINE AND REFASTEN IT TO ANOTHER SECURE LOCATION.
87V197000 Dec 29, 1987
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Defect Description
ROUTING OF THE HEADLIGHT AND CLEARANCE LIGHT CIRCUITS THROUGH A SINGLE 20 AMP FUSE AND/OR BREAKER WHICH IS NOT ADQUATE FOR THE LOAD CREATED BY BOTH CIRCUITS.
Consequence
THIS OVERLOAD CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF HEADLIGHTSWHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS WOULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL 20 AMP BREAKER AND ROUTE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT ONLY THROUGH THAT BREAKER.
87V130000 Aug 14, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ROUTING OF AIR SUPPLY LINES CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE SUBJECT THE LINES TO DEFORMATION AND POSSIBLE RUPTURE FROM THE RADIANT HEAT OF THE PIPE.
Consequence
RUPTURE OF AIR PRESSURE LINES COULD CAUSE LOW AIRPRESSURE AND PARK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON; IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLYPARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE AND DEFLATE FRONT SUSPENSION AIR BAGS.
Remedy
REPLACE DAMAGED AIR LINES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD OR REPOSITION AIR LINES AWAY FROM EXHAUST PIPE.
87V087000 Jun 9, 1987
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ99014
Opened: Jun 16, 1999
TRAILER INSTABILITY
ON AUGUST 16, 1995, HOLIDAY RAMBLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL , 95V-154, ON 7831994-95 35-FOOT AND 1995 31-FOOT ALUMA-LITE TRAILERS.THESE TRAILERS HAVE A FRESH WATER TANK AND A STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT THAT CAN POTENTIALLY BE OVERLOADED.AS A RESULT, THESE TRAILERS CAN EXHIBIT REDU... Read more
HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE across all model years (1980–2000).
56
Total Recalls
48
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 13 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 14 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 7 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |