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2016 Holiday Rambler VacationerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-860 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 28%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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
Service brakes10
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 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.

28%repaired · 2021 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 19V-860 · Dec 4, 2019 · 3,241 vehicles · 893 repaired

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.

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 →

67%repaired · 2018 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 16V-784 · Oct 27, 2016 · 366 vehicles · 247 repaired

Risk. A damaged wire harness can cause an electrical short, resulting in intermittent operation of electrical systems or a vehicle shut down.

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

2016 vs. every other Vacationer 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 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vacationer owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10936585 · Dec 20, 2016 · 6,000 miles

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