2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vacationer XE years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE. That is the most of any Vacationer XE model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———
Structure1100%———
Suspension1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

EquipmentMar 28, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V202000 · 2,055 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump; fuel system, other:fuel filterMar 3, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V140000 · 742 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and capFeb 3, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V072000 · 391 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Structure · received Apr 20, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11089058

Other Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 Vacationer XE01
2018 Vacationer XE04
201713

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE?

Owners most often report electrical system, structure, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vacationer XE model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.