2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vacationer years
Not enough data 9th of 27 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. That ranks 9th out of 27 Vacationer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,000 miles. 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 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

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

Service Brakes1 · ~6,000 mi
Structure1 · ~6,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%6,000——
Structure1100%6,000——

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

2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls (3)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerDec 4, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V860000 · 3,241 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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.

Electrical system:wiring; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsOct 27, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V784000 · 366 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a front truss that may not be adequately supported at the attachment points, allowing any wire harnesses or hydraulic lines routed between the truss and its supporting framework to be pinched or crushed.

Risk: A damaged wire harness can cause an electrical short, resulting in intermittent operation of electrical systems or a vehicle shut down. A damaged hydraulic line may leak fluid. Either condition may increase risk of a fire or a crash.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will install additional steel to support the front truss,. Dealers will also inspect the hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring, relocating them as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 161018REV.

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 2016 holiday rambler vacationer. On more than one occasion, the contact reported to the dealer that there was an abnormal noise when the motor home was in motion. In addition, while the vehicle was being driven, the dashboard moved and there was a crack near the trim and…

Structure · received Dec 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10936585

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

Owners most often report service brakes, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

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

Was the 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vacationer model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.