Recall 18V202 covers 2,055 2017-2018 Holiday Rambler and related motorhomes with loose satellite-dish roof mounts. Repair is free at any franchised Holiday Rambler dealer.
Holiday Rambler is recalling 2,055 2017-2018 motorhomes, including Prodigy and Navigator models, because satellite dish mounting screws were not fastened through the roof's sheet steel reinforcement. A dish that detaches while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury, and Holiday Rambler dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The roof-mounted King Tailgater satellite dome on 2017-2018 Holiday Rambler motorhomes is the satellite dish assembly that lets the coach receive television service. It sits on the roof, so its mounting screws need to bite into the sheet steel reinforcement under the roof surface, not just the outer roof material.
On affected motorhomes, the sheet steel reinforcement under the satellite dome was misaligned or offset from the dome base. That left the screws without the backing they needed to hold the dome securely. Without that reinforcement, vibration and road movement can loosen the dome, and the satellite dish can detach from the roof while driving.
Owners can see the dish move if it has loosened. While the vehicle is in transit, a loose dome can also make noise from the roof as it pulls against the satellite dome wires.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2017 and 2018 model years across multiple motorhome lines, all tied to the same equipment component.
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Prodigy | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2018 American Coach American Eagle | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pulse | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Lxe | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Southwind | Equipment |
| 2018 Monaco Marquis | Equipment |
| 2018 American Coach American Dream | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Reno | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Lxe | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator Xe | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Southwind | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Axon | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Jamboree | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Storm | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Flair | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Bounder | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Xe | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Discovery Lxe | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Discovery Lxe | Equipment |
| 2018 Fleetwood Discovery | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Discovery | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Bounder | Equipment |
| 2017 American Coach American Eagle | Equipment |
| 2017 American Coach American Revolution | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer Xe | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Storm | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Vesta | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Jamboree | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Flair | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter | Equipment |
| 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Xe | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Endeavor | Equipment |
| 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta | Equipment |
| 2017 Holiday Rambler Navigator Xe | Equipment |
| 2017 Monaco Diplomat | Equipment |
| Units affected | 2,055 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury. A loose dish can visibly shift or make roof noise while the vehicle is moving. Schedule the repair soon and avoid driving if the dish appears loose. Repair is free at any franchised Holiday Rambler dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Holiday Rambler motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Holiday Rambler dealer to schedule the free roof-satellite-dish repair.
- Schedule the metal-reinforcement repair that resecures the satellite dish to the roof so it stays attached while driving.
- Bring the recall notice if REV has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V202 when you call.
- Drive carefully until the repair is complete, and stop driving if the satellite dish or roof hardware looks loose.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Holiday Rambler technician resecures the satellite dish to the roof with metal reinforcement so the mounting screws are properly supported. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all affected units are covered by that warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 28, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 14, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 23, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| May 23, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 25, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V202?
Recall 18V202 covers 2,055 2017-2018 Holiday Rambler motorhomes with satellite dish mounting screws that were not fastened through the roof's sheet steel reinforcement. The dish can detach while driving, increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will resecure it with metal reinforcement for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Holiday Rambler motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V202. If it is, contact a franchised Holiday Rambler dealer to schedule the satellite dish repair. Reference recall number 18V202 and REV recall number 180322REV when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 18V202 is free. The dealer will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with metal reinforcement.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the satellite dish can detach from the roof while the motorhome is moving. If that happens, the loose equipment can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The free dealer repair adds metal reinforcement to secure the dish.
What if I bought this motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2017-2018 Holiday Rambler motorhome is included, then call a franchised Holiday Rambler dealer with recall number 18V202.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V202000 |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler customer service | 1-800-509-3417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V202 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V202000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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