2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2019-12-04 · campaign 19V860000 · 3,241 vehicles
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.
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 Cap 2017-02-03 · campaign 17V072000 · 391 vehicles
Defect: 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 2016-10-27 · campaign 16V784000 · 366 vehicles
Defect: 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.
What owners report
2016-12-20 · Structure · 6,000 mi“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 windshield. the contact had to park the motor home due …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.