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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

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What are the most common 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems?

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Visibility & Wipers2100%

Does the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have recalls?

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

21V395000OtherMay 26, 2021 · 538 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Fleetwood Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model, and 2018-2021 Fleetwood Southwind Model P motorhomes. The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.

Consequence

Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.

Remedy

Dealers will reseal the floor area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 210521REV.

19V860000OtherDecember 4, 2019 · 3,241 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.

Consequence

If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.

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.

17V197000OtherMarch 21, 2017 · 42 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Fleetwood Bounder and Holiday Rambler Vacationer vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Federal Placards that incorrectly list a tire size of 235/80R 22.5 G when the actual tire size is 255/80R 22.5 G. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the operator were to replace the tires according to the information on the Federal Placard, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170317REV.

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.

17V003000Body & StructureJanuary 3, 2017 · 365 units

Defect

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, Admiral XE, Fleetwood Storm and Fleetwood Flair motor homes. The rear sway bar may not have been properly tightened and, as a result, the sway bar may detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the sway bar falls from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear sway bar bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 161229REV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

2017 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER 33C. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS O FRONT FIBERGLASS STRUCTURE NOT BEING SECURE. *LD UPDATED 10/05/2017*JS UPDATED 7/26/18*JB

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 1, 2017

2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer — common questions

Is the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. 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.