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1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Nov 9, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 5, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, other / unspecified and brakes categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels444.4%
  • Other / unspecified222.2%
  • Brakes111.1%
  • Electrical111.1%
  • Visibility111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V257000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 5, 2008
8,587 units potentially affected
The defect: MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The remedy: MONACO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R08017View on NHTSA.gov
04V483000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Oct 5, 2004
3,439 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, A DEFICIENCY IN THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MAIN FRAME RAILS COULD CAUSE THE RAILS TO CRACK AND AXLES COULD SHIFT, CAUSING THE FIFTH WHEEL TO PULL ERRATICALLY.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE TOW VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITION OF GUSSET PLATES AND CROSS TUBES TO STRENGHEN THE AXLE SPRING HANGERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
MONACO COACH CORPORATIONManufacturer number R02233View on NHTSA.gov
03V166000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 8, 2003
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM, THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
The 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 DEATH.
The remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR MONACO AT 574-862-7211.
MONACO COACH CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 9, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING THE TRAILER THE WATER TANK FELL OUT. HE STOPPED AT A DEALER TO SEE IF THEY COULD REPAIR THE WATER TANK. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE TANK WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE TRAILER. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY REFERRED HIM TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION TO SEE IF THE TANK WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE DEALER FOUND EVIDENCE THAT THE TANK WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, AND DOCUMENTED THIS FOR THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY FREE REPAIRS.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE WATER TANK FALLING OUT MAY HAVE BEEN TO OVERFILLING. UPDATED 01/09/06. *JB

NHTSA ID
10142282
Incident
Jul 20, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 6, 2002

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 TIRES. *JG *AK

NHTSA ID
8003628
Incident
Aug 21, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 5, 2000

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

NHTSA ID
558281
Incident
Aug 30, 2000
BrakesOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Oct 29, 1999

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

NHTSA ID
549371
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 9, 1999

TIRES INSTALLED ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER DID NOT MEET WEIGHT LOAD GUIDELINES WHICH RESULTED IN PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE COMPONENTS. MJS

NHTSA ID
548438
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Oct 27, 1998

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. IN ADDITION, HEATING SYSTEM POSES AS A THREAT TO SAFETY. EVERYTIME TURNS ON THE WATER FAUCET, SCOLDING WATER COMES OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
829585
Incident
Aug 28, 1998

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSI90

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

SUBJECT REGARDING REFRIGERATOR VENTING MODIFICATION. *TT

TSI93

TIRES

SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE CLEARANCE. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2014010—
2013010—
2012020—
2008010—
2007010—
2000240—
1999Viewing650—
1998010—
1997210—
1996101—
1995941—
1994125040.6
1993120—
1992410—
1991010—
1990020—
1989010—
1988040—
1987070—
1986030—
1985020—
1984030—
1983040—
1982040—
1981020—
1980010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.