1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1986 compare to other Aluma Lite years?

Aluma Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V183000SeatsDecember 17, 1992 · 10,350 units

Defect

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

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

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.

88V152000OtherSeptember 26, 1988 · 112 units

Defect

LEAK IN LP GAS SERVICE LINE CAUSED BY LINE CONTACTING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH RESULTS IN LINE RUPTURE.

Consequence

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

THE LP GAS SERVICE LINE WILL BE RELOCATED TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

86V125000BrakesSeptember 10, 1986 · 7,994 units

Defect

INADEQUATE FASTENING OF THE BRACKETS TO THE FRAME RAIL FOR HOLDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE AND GAS RETURN LINES MAY ALLOW FLEXING AND POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE LINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINES COULD WEAR THROUGH AND RUPTURE RESULTING IN (1) LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE WHICH IS A FIRE HAZARD AND/OR (2) LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL APPROPRIATE FASTENERS/BRACKETS TO SECURE THE LINES TO THE FRAME RAIL.

1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite — common questions

Is the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Aluma Lite years to avoid are 1995, 1996. The cleanest record among Aluma Lite years belongs to 2014.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1986 compare to other Aluma Lite years?

Does the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have recalls?

1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite — common questions

Is the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite reliable?

Does the 1986 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have recalls?

Which Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite years should you avoid?

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