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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-202 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 69%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

69%repaired · 2019 Q3

Equipment

Recall 18V-202 · Mar 28, 2018 · 2,055 vehicles · 1,410 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2018 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 17V-140 · Mar 3, 2017 · 742 vehicles · 529 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2018 Q3

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 17V-072 · Feb 3, 2017 · 391 vehicles · 291 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Holiday Rambler.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Vacationer XE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Vacationer XE median. How we score

'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vacationer XE owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11089058 · Apr 20, 2018

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