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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, describing incidents dated March 15, 2017.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11089058 · Filed April 20, 2018
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…

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Satellite Dish May Detach from Roof

NHTSA #18V202000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported March 28, 2018 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 2,055 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 180322REV · Owners notified May 14, 2018 · Vehicles built September 22, 2016 – March 21, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improperly Secured Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter

NHTSA #17V140000 · Fuel System, Other — Fuel Filter · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 742 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 170301REV · Owners notified April 28, 2017 · Vehicles built May 24, 2016 – February 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel may Leak from Fuel Filling Tube

NHTSA #17V072000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice

Reported February 3, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 391 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 170131REV · Owners notified April 4, 2017 · Vehicles built February 26, 2016 – November 3, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE.

Suspension; Electrical System; Structure

ODI #11089058

Incident: March 15, 2017 · Filed: April 20, 2018

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 HEADLIGHTS PROVIDED POOR ILLUMINATION. ALSO, THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE SWAY BAR AND FUEL PUMP, A LOOSE CONNECTION ON A CHAIR AFFECTING THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE MASTER BEDROOM ESCAPER SCREEN FELL OUT, AND THE RV SWAYED BACK AND FORTH WITH AN UNSTABLE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS: GIANT RECREATION WORLD (1355 CULVER DR. NE, PALM BAY, FL 32907, (321) 242-6261), GIANT RECREATION WORLD (5270 N US HWY 1, PALM SHORES, FL 32940, (321) 242-6261), GIANT RECREATION WORLD - ORMOND BEACH (280 DESTINATION DAYTONA LN, ORMOND BEACH, FL), AND GIANT RECREATION WORLD (13906 W COLONIAL DR., WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787, (407) 656-6444) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. AN ADDITIONAL UNKNOWN DEALER WAS ALSO CONTACTED, BUT THE FAILURES PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

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