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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Vacationer Xe years?

Vacationer Xe NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted3 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Vacationer Xe NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System133%
Body & Structure133%
Suspension133%

Does the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe have recalls?

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

18V202000OtherMarch 28, 2018 · 2,055 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon and Pulse, Holiday Rambler Reno and Prodigy, Monaco Marquis and American Coach American Dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 Fleetwood Bounder, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Flair, Jamboree, Southwind, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE and Storm motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator XE, Navigator, Vacationer, Vacationer XE and Vesta and American Coach American Eagle motorhomes and 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter, Monaco Diplomat, and American Coach American Revolution motorhomes. The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.

Consequence

If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180322REV. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-802. Any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for both recalls is the same.

17V140000Fuel SystemMarch 3, 2017 · 742 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic motorhomes, 2015-2016 Fleetwood Terra motorhomes, 2016-2017 Fleetwood Storm, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE and Fleetwood Flair motorhomes, and 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles, equipped with an Onan 5.5 Kilowatt Generator, have an external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter that may be improperly secured to the chassis.

Consequence

If the fuel pump or filter detach or become loose, a fuel leak may result, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the generator's external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter, securing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170301REV.

17V072000Fuel SystemFebruary 3, 2017 · 391 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Fleetwood Storm and Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes and 2016-2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer motorhomes. In the affected vehicles, the spring shackle bolt may contact the fuel filler components or the fuel vent tubing causing a hole, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler tube and fuel vent components and re-route them or install additional components to shield them from contacting the spring shackle bolt, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170131REV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER XE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE ELECTRONIC STEPS AND GENERATOR FAILED TO FUNCTION, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND BEAMED UPWARDS VERSUS IN THE DIRECTION NEEDED FOR VISIBILITY, AND THE LOW BEAM…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 15, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER XE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE ELECTRONIC STEPS AND GENERATOR FAILED TO FUNCTION, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND BEAMED UPWARDS VERSUS IN THE DIRECTION NEEDED FOR VISIBILITY, AND THE LOW BEAM…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 15, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER XE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE ELECTRONIC STEPS AND GENERATOR FAILED TO FUNCTION, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND BEAMED UPWARDS VERSUS IN THE DIRECTION NEEDED FOR VISIBILITY, AND THE LOW BEAM…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 15, 2017

2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe — common questions

Is the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe reliable?

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

Does the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.