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1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma LiteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires40
Equipment20
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-257 · Jun 5, 2008 · 8,587 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 04V-483 · Oct 5, 2004 · 3,439 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE TOW VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-166 · May 8, 2003

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 01V-018 · Jan 23, 2001 · 491 vehicles

Risk. THE RELEASE OF THE LPG INSIDE THE VEHICLE COULD LEAD TO AN EXPLOSION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Aluma Lite year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aluma Lite median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Aluma Lite owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ORIGINAL TIRES ON A HOLIDAY RAMBLER, LT225/75R16, L RANGE E LT. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE DETREADED AND LOST AIR PRESSURE, A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DETREADED, BUT STAYED INFLATED, GOODYEAR REIMBURSED MONIES FOR THE INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE AND THE COSTS TO REPLACE THE 5…
Complaint 8003628 · Feb 6, 2002
THE ORIGINAL GOODYEAR 225-75R16E TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE RATED AXLE WEIGHT LOAD OF THE TRAILER, ONE OF THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOW OUT WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL TIRES WITH HEAVY GRADE. *MJS
Complaint 558281 · Dec 5, 2000
LIGHT WEIGHT TRUCK TIRES (GOODYEAR #225-75R16E) WERE INSTALLED ON TRAILER INSTEAD OF TRAILER TIRES WHICH WERE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE RATED AXEL WEIGHT LOAD OF TRAILER. NLM
Complaint 549371 · Oct 29, 1999

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