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1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite carries two red flags at once: 10 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: TRAILER INSTABILITY). It is one of the Aluma Lite years to avoid.

10

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations · 1 open

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Aluma Lite years?

Aluma Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted14 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 5 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 14 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 13 complaints2000: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Aluma Lite NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels660%
Suspension330%
Body & Structure110%

Does the 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have recalls?

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

07V423000OtherSeptember 6, 2007 · 3,463 units

Defect

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

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

95V226000OtherNovember 30, 1995 · 301 units

Defect

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

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.

Remedy

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.

95V154000SuspensionAugust 16, 1995 · 783 units

Defect

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

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.

Remedy

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.

95V149000OtherAugust 9, 1995 · 251 units

Defect

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

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT TIRES AND TIRE INFLATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

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.

Open NHTSA investigations

RQ99014

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 filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels

“(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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 6, 1997

1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite — common questions

Is the 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 10 complaints put the 1995 model at #3 of 26 Aluma Lite years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the Aluma Lite years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Aluma Lite problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (6 complaints), suspension (3 complaints), body & structure (1 complaints).

Does the 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (TRAILER INSTABILITY). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.