What Holiday Rambler Vacationer owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Holiday Rambler Vacationer safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Holiday Rambler Vacationer complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
This vehicle is equipped with a chassis/suspension and drive train that makes it extremely difficult to control on the road. The vehicle wags when a vehicle passes it and it also has excessive movement when caught in a crosswind. The vehicle is rated to pull up to 8000lbs. I was pulling a Jeep Grand Cherokee that weighs about 5000lbs. If the Jeep moved right the Vacationer would jump left and when the Jeep went left the Vacationer would go right. This combination of the Vacationer movement with or without the Jeep requires excessive vigilance to keep the rig on the road. I have over 50 years of driving large vehicles including semi tractor trailers and other large RVs. This is the most…
on cruise control at 70mph starting uphill as speed decreases transmission will shift to a lower gear as it should. almost immediatly speed control shuts throttle down to idle causing drastic loss of speed. In heavy traffic this is a danger to following traffic as it is as if I am coming to an abrupt stop. FMCo manufacturing says so what, take cotrol of your vehicle manually. This is an option but no where in manual that in writing this will happen. Dealers have no knowledge of this problem. FMCo thinks throttle doing this is great. To my knowledge no other models in production do this throttle down. My thought is this should be in manual for other drivers. This has happened since 2015 but n…
The contact owns a 2021 Holiday Rambler Vacationer built on a 2020 Ford F53 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V202000 (Suspension, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unable to speak with a representative. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2020 FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS. The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V395000 ( ) has been completed, however, the part the parts of the vehicle where the sealed were not completely done from one end to the other. The contact informed the dealer who stated they were aware however there was nothing they could do. The contact stated the repair had still allowed for the opportunity for fumes to come through the floors and into the motorhome. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure m…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FIBERGLASS PANEL HAD REPEATEDLY DETACHED FROM THE RV. THE CONTACT HAD THE FIBERGLASS REPLACED AT CAMPERS INN RV OF JACKSONVILLE NORTH (14590 DUVAL PL W, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE DEALER MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE PANEL. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 979.
THERE IS A VISIBILITY PROBLEM. I CANNOT SEE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT SEE THE SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER. I SPOKE TO FORD THEY DENY THERE IS AN ISSUE. I SPOKE TO HOLIDAY RAMBLER THEY ALSO DENY IT. THE MOTORHOME SITS ON A FORD F53 CHASSIS.
THE TRUCK KEEPS ON IN THE STARTING MODE BUT WILL NOT GET ANY FUEL. THE FUEL RELAY MUST BE BYPASSED ON THE TIPM IN ORDER FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR SOME DODGE CARAVANS BUT NOT THE DODGE TRUCK. BUT WE ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. A RECALL SHOULD HAVE COVERED THE TRUCKS ALSO.
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)…
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
According to the notice from Ford 22S62: DEALER NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice - In some of the affected vehicles, the rear stabilizer bar attachment bracket(s) weld-nuts may not be capable of supporting the required joint torque for this application and may have been damaged during the assembly process. During vehicle usage, the weld nuts attaching the rear stabilizer bracket may loosen, and the attachment bracket may break and/or the attachment bolts and the bracket may separate from the vehicle. It is possible that this may result in a road debris hazard.
The purpose of this informational service bulletin is to communicate with REV RV* dealers of a supply change issue that resulted in REV RV installing a non-Ford windshield wiper module on certain Class A gas chassis/motor homes. This informational service bulletin was mailed to all REV RV dealers on 08.30.22
The purpose of this owner notification letter is to inform the owners of certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes of the Product Upgrade 212322REV CONDITION: On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and or wire harnesses not be adequately secured.
The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about Product Upgrade 212322REV affecting certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes CONDITION: On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and or wire harnesses not be adequately secured.
The attached dealer service bulletin regarding Product Upgrade campaign 212322REV was emailed 1/07/2022 to all REV RV dealers. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Bulletin is to inform REV RV dealers on the need to inspect and, if necessary, enhance the securing of lines/hoses, cables or, wire harnesses on certain model year 2020, 2021 and, 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes. On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and, or wire harnesses not being adequately secured.
The purpose of this Product Upgrade Owner Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers and owners of the need to secure the sofa overhead cabinet on certain model year 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, Models 32A and 34S. On the affected motorhomes, the fasteners for the sofa overhead cabinet may be inadequately secured by the existing fasteners, and may come loose over time.
The purpose of this Product Upgrade Dealer Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers of the need to secure the overhead sofa cabinet in certain model year 2017 Fleetwood Storm and Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, Models 32A and 34S, motorhomes. On the affected motorhomes, the fasteners for the sofa overhead cabinet may be inadequately secured by the existing fasteners, and may come loose over time.
The purpose of this Product Upgrade bulletin is to inform REV dealers of the procedure for installing additional means of securing the overhead sofa cabinet to the slide-out ceiling in certain model year 2017 Fleetwood Storm and Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, Models 32A and 34S, Class A motorhomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2011–2025, owners most often name: structure, suspension, electrical system. 13 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.