1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE
4 recalls — 10 complaints — 1 TSBs
07V423000 Sep 6, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MONACO WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE... Read more
95V226000 Nov 30, 1995
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERSTATES THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AS 5,000 LBS. THE CORRECT GAWR IS 4,670 LBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRES AND ATIRES PRESSURES DESIGNATED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THE INCORRECTLY STATED GAWR. INCORRECT TIRE AND TIRE INFLATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THEM. IF THEY PREFER, OWNERS CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS REPLACE THESE LABELS FOR THEM.
95V154000 Aug 16, 1995
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE A SPECIFIED STORAGE WEIGHT LIMITATION AND CAN THEREFORE BE LOADED BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER'S INTENTIONS. ALSO SOME UNITS WERE DESIGNED WITH A FRESH WATER TANK LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT. AS A RESULT, THESE TRAILERS EXHIBIT REDUCED STA... Read more
Consequence
OVERLOADING OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT ESPECIALLY WITH A FULL, REAR-MOUNTED FRESH WATER TANK, CAN CAUSE REDUCED TRAILER STABILITY AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PLACE A LABEL ON THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO INDICATE THE MAXIMUM STORAGE WEIGHT CAPACITY, WILL RELOCATE THE FRESH WATER TANK ON THE AFFECTED MODELS, AND INSTALL A "HENSLEY ARROW" HITCH WHICH WILL PROVIDE A BETTER TOWING STABILITY. THE "HENSLEY ARROW" HITCH WILL NOT BE A REQUIRED PART FO... Read more
95V149000 Aug 9, 1995
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL INCORRECTLY STATES THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) CAUSING THE LOAD RATINGS FOR THE TIRES AND TIRE PRESSURES TO BE WRONG. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.120.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT TIRES AND TIRE INFLATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THEM. IF THEY PREFER, OWNERS CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS REPLACE THESE LABELS FOR THEM.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 4 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
TIRES
Feb 26, 2016
Incident date: Nov 17, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON MO-7 APPROX 2 MILES EAST OF GARDEN CITY, THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT ON OUR BUMPER TOW 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRAVEL TRAILER WITH TANDEM TIRES. THE TIRE WAS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD, AND HAD LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON IT ON THIS TEMPERATE FALL DAY, WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2002
(LAWYER ON BEHALF OF PLANTIFFS)...THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT A RECALL ISSUED ON SAID VEHICLE. THE PARTS USED FOR RECALL REPAIR FOR TRAILER INSTABILITY WAS A CHEAP REMEDY TO APPEASE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, ALSO DUE TO THE LACK OF STABILITY OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, THERE HA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 21, 2002
(LAWYER ON BEHALF OF PLANTIFFS)...THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT A RECALL ISSUED ON SAID VEHICLE. THE PARTS USED FOR RECALL REPAIR FOR TRAILER INSTABILITY WAS A CHEAP REMEDY TO APPEASE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, ALSO DUE TO THE LACK OF STABILITY OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, THERE HA... Read more
TIRES
Sep 7, 2001
Incident date: Jul 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE BLOWOUTS, NO CRASH OCCURED, THE DRIVER LOSS TEMPORARY CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL( GENERAL TIRES ST225/75R15D, DOT # DOTADHH1DL345, TIRE NAME: AMERI-TRAILER ST). NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: May 14, 1997
GOODYEAR TIRES (P225 75 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRAVEL TRAILER. *SLC
TIRES
Oct 5, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE TIRES ON TRAVEL TRAILER BEGAN TO PEAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGH. CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE, GOT OUT TO NOTICE THAT THE REST OF THE TIRES WERE BUBBLED UP LIKE THEY WERE GOING TO POP. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BLOWN IN THE PAST YEAR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 7, 1997
Incident date: Jul 6, 1997
THE SPRING HANGER BRACKET WHICH IS WELDED TO THE FRAME BROKE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGED TO TIRES/SHOCKS AND RIGHT SIDE OF PANELLING. PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED. *AK
TIRES
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: May 24, 1995
SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE ALL (4) TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT. (3) WHILE DRIVING AND (1) WHILE STOPPED. FIRST TIME IN MAY 96, (2) TIMES IN JULY OF 96, (1) TIME IN AUGUST OF 96. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 30, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
TRAVEL TRAILER WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE PULLING IT WITH A VEHICLE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA LITE
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
TS1054
Sep 1, 1994
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TAILS LIGHTS NOT PROPERLY SEALED. *SD
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 (current) | 4 | 10 | |
| 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 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 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 |