1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite. The newest campaign is 92V183000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Dec 1992. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 92V183000, in the NHTSA record
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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 12,782 units in total.
- 92V183000Seats
- 90V186000Suspension / Front / Springs / Coil Springs
- 88V152000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings
- 88V008000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- 87V197000Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
- 87V130000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 87V087000Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
92V183000Received . 10,350 units.
Seats
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
90V186000Received . 336 units.
Suspension / Front / Springs / Coil Springs
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The suspension coil spring box mounting brackets, which are fastened to the main chassis frame, may fail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Bracket failure allows the coil spring box to move and,consequently, damage the rear brake lines affecting brake performance.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Repair to prevent mounting bracket failure.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
88V152000Received . 112 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Leak in lp gas service line caused by line contacting rear suspension system which results in line rupture.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The lp gas service line will be relocated to preclude contact with the rear suspension system.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP..
88V008000Received . 1,244 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A direct short could occur between the unprotectedbattery cable wire and metal transmission cooler line creating the possibilityof an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Remove the battery cable from the transmission line and refasten it to another secure location.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP..
87V197000Received . 203 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
This overload condition could cause loss of headlightswhile driving at night. This would occur without warning and could result in avehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Installation of an additional 20 amp breaker and route headlamp circuit only through that breaker.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP..
87V130000Received . 186 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Replace damaged air lines and install a protective heat shield or reposition air lines away from exhaust pipe.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP..
87V087000Received . 351 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Wiring harnesses located to the rear of the engine compartment could chafe and short circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install protective insulated tape.
Report filed by HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP..
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma LiteThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/holiday-rambler/aluma-lite/1987/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- HOLIDAY RAMBLER CORP.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite?
- 12,782 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite, model years 1980 to 2014. 7 of them name the 1987 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.