Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite 1995
Model Aluma Lite made in 1995 by Holiday Rambler got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, suspension and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V226000 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 05/01/1994 to 06/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 301 | 12/19/1995 | MFR | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | 11/30/1995 | 11/30/1995 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; certification label; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: 36' aluma-lite and aluma lite custom scs and 37' imperial and imperial custom scs and wrs fifth wheel travel trailers.note: if you do not receive a new certification label within a reasonable time please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V149000 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 07/01/1994 to 05/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 251 | 09/05/1995 | ODI | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | 08/09/1995 | 08/21/1995 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect tires and tire inflation can result in tire failure and possible vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; certification label; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: 25' travel trailers.note: if you do not receive a new certification label within a reasonable time, please contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V423000 | MONACO COACH CORPORATION | from 05/25/1996 to 06/21/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3463 | 03/13/2008 | ODI | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | 09/06/2007 | 09/13/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or monaco at 1-877-466-6226. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V154000 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | from 08/01/1993 to 06/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 783 | 09/06/1995 | ODI | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | 08/16/1995 | 08/21/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 stability while being towed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 for the remedy on the 1995 aluma-lite 31cfs travel trailer due to the unit's shorter length. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension.vehicle description: 31' and 35' travel trailers which have a storage compartment at the rear of the unit.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact holiday rambler at 1-800-685-6545. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| TS1054 | 09/01/1994 | 45913 | Tails lights not properly sealed. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| RQ99014 | HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP. | 06/16/1999 | 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 reduced stability while being towed.the remedy involved (1) placement of a label on the storage compartment at the rear of all travel trailer models indicating the maximum storage weight capacity, (2) relocating the fresh water tank from the rear of the travel trailer to an area above the suspension on the 1995 31cfs and 1994 35csso; and (3) installation of a hensley arrow hitch on the 1994 35csso and 1995 35wcs travel trailers.holiday rambler began owner notification onseptember 20, 1995.odi has received 2 complaints from owners of 1996 model 31-foot aluma-lite trailers alleging the trailer lost stability while being towed.the purpose of the rq is to investigate the scope and effectiveness of the recall. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/06/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| (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 have been accidents, due to the manufacturer not willing to use the correct parts.*jg | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| Travel trailer went out of control while pulling it with a vehicle. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 05/24/1995 | |||
| 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 | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/14/1997 | 3 | ||
| Goodyear tires (p225 75 r15) experienced tread separation causing damage to the travel trailer. *slc | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 4 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Goodyear marathon tire tread on all four tires have blown in the past year, causing damage to vehicle. | |||