1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The suspension coil spring box mounting brackets, which are fastened to the main chassis frame, may fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bracket failure allows the coil spring box to move and,consequently, damage the rear brake lines affecting brake performance.
Remedy
Repair to prevent mounting bracket failure.
Leak in lp gas service line caused by line contacting rear suspension system which results in line rupture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A direct short could occur between the unprotectedbattery cable wire and metal transmission cooler line creating the possibilityof an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Remove the battery cable from the transmission line and refasten it to another secure location.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This overload condition could cause loss of headlightswhile driving at night. this would occur without warning and could result in avehicle crash.
Remedy
Installation of an additional 20 amp breaker and route headlamp circuit only through that breaker.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Replace damaged air lines and install a protective heat shield or reposition air lines away from exhaust pipe.
Wiring harnesses located to the rear of the engine compartment could chafe and short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Install protective insulated tape.
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