2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 27, 2021 · 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 2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer. That ranks 9th out of 27 Vacationer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems

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

Unknown or Other1 · ~3,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%3,500——

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

2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer recalls (4)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:materials:flooring; structure:bodyMay 26, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V395000 · 538 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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.

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.

EquipmentDec 14, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V802000 · 87 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon, Bounder, Flair, Southwind, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, and 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator, Navigator XE, Reno, Vacationer, and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The satellite dish on these vehicles may detach from the roof while driving and become a road hazard.

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 February 9, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 171208REV.

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.

There is a visibility problem. I cannot see the instrument cluster while driving. I cannot see the speedometer or tachometer. I spoke to ford they deny there is an issue. I spoke to holiday rambler they also deny it. The motorhome sits on a ford f53 chassis.

Unknown or Other · received Mar 3, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11315953

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.