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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 5, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 26, 2021
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, most frequently naming the visibility category. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING; STRUCTURE:BODY

May 26, 2021
538 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
The 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.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 210521REVView on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 4, 2019
3,241 units potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 191125REVView on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT

Mar 28, 2018
2,055 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 180322REVView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Oct 5, 2017

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

NHTSA ID
11032508
Incident
Aug 1, 2017

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The purpose of this Product Upgrade bulletin is to inform REV dealers of the procedure for installing additional means of securing the overhead galley cabinet to the slide-out ceiling in certain model year 2017 Fleetwood Bounder and Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Model 35P motorhomes.

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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The purpose of this Product Upgrade Dealer Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers of the need to secure the overhead galley cabinet in certain model year 2017 Fleetwood Bounder and Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Model 35P motorhomes. On the affected motorhomes, the fasteners for the galley overhead cabinet may be inadequately secured by the existing fasteners, and may come loose over time.

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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The purpose of this Product Upgrade Owner Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers and owners of the need to secure the overhead galley cabinet in certain model year 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Model 35P motorhomes. On the affected motorhomes, the fasteners for the galley overhead cabinet may be inadequately secured by the existing fasteners, and may come loose over time.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform REV dealers about Ford Motor Company?s Customer Satisfaction Program 17B08, affecting certain Ford Class A and Class C gas chassis. According to a notification letter received from Ford regarding this campaign, ?it may be possible the crankshaft pulley bolt was not tightened properly during engine assembly. This may result in the check engine light illuminating If the vehicle is not serviced, engine damage may result.? All repairs must be performed by an authorized Ford dealer.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Holiday Rambler Vacationer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010
2025110
2024020
2023060
2022050
2021260
2020050
2019020
2018140
2017Viewing160
2016130
2015410
2014010
2013010
2012010
2011210
2007110
2006120
2005120
2004830
2003551
2002136147.6
2001051
2000140
1999620
1998120
1997500
1994100

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.