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2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Holiday Rambler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, describing incidents dated January 12, 2017.

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Unknown or Other 1 complaint

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ODI #10949234 · Filed February 3, 2017
DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE BUTTER IN PLASTIC TUB IN ABOUT 1 HOUR. FIRE HAZARD DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 12 VOLT LIGHT BULB. REFRIGERATOR MADE IN YEAR 2016. MANUFACTURER #958530288, MODEL # DM2652LBFX, SER #61095717. WE DROVE FOR,ABOUT AN HOUR OR…

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Satellite Dish May Detach from Roof

NHTSA #18V202000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported March 28, 2018 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 2,055 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 180322REV · Owners notified May 14, 2018 · Vehicles built November 2, 2016 – December 7, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon and Pulse, Holiday Rambler Reno and Prodigy, Monaco Marquis and American Coach American Dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 Fleetwood Bounder, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Flair, Jamboree, Southwind, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE and Storm motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator XE, Navigator, Vacationer, Vacationer XE and Vesta and American Coach American Eagle motorhomes and 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter, Monaco Diplomat, and American Coach American Revolution motorhomes. The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180322REV. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-802. Any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for both recalls is the same.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Headlight Lenses may Crack or Break

NHTSA #17V477000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 219 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 170720REV · Owners notified September 8, 2017 · Vehicles built March 16, 2017 – May 11, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fleetwood Discovery and Discovery LXE, and Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Admiral XE motorhomes, as well as 2018 Monaco Diplomat, Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, and Storm motorhomes, and Holiday Rambler Navigator and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with headlights that do not have tempered glass lenses.

Safety consequence

If the headlamp lens is not tempered, it may crack or break, which may cause decreased illumination and/or premature failure of the headlight bulb, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized REV dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace non-tempered, defective headlamp lenses with new headlamp lenses, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170720REV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improperly Secured Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter

NHTSA #17V140000 · Fuel System, Other — Fuel Filter · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 742 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 170301REV · Owners notified April 28, 2017 · Vehicles built February 18, 2016 – February 22, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic motorhomes, 2015-2016 Fleetwood Terra motorhomes, 2016-2017 Fleetwood Storm, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE and Fleetwood Flair motorhomes, and 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles, equipped with an Onan 5.5 Kilowatt Generator, have an external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter that may be improperly secured to the chassis.

Safety consequence

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 explosion.

Manufacturer remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the generator's external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter, securing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170301REV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loose Rear Sway Bar may Detach

NHTSA #17V003000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported January 3, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 365 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 161229REV · Owners notified March 3, 2017 · Vehicles built August 25, 2016 – January 12, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE, Admiral XE, Fleetwood Storm and Fleetwood Flair motor homes. The rear sway bar may not have been properly tightened and, as a result, the sway bar may detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the sway bar falls from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear sway bar bolts, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 161229REV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE.

Unknown or Other

ODI #10949234

Incident: January 12, 2017 · Filed: February 3, 2017

DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE BUTTER IN PLASTIC TUB IN ABOUT 1 HOUR. FIRE HAZARD DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 12 VOLT LIGHT BULB. REFRIGERATOR MADE IN YEAR 2016. MANUFACTURER #958530288, MODEL # DM2652LBFX, SER #61095717. WE DROVE FOR,ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO IN OUR MOTORHOME AND STOPPED FOR LUNCH AT A HIGHWAY REST AREA. TOOK SANDWICH MAKINGS OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND WHEN OPENED, MELTED BUTTER SPILLED OUT ON THE TABLE. THE CONTAINER WAS WARM BUT NOT YET MELTED OR BURNED. PLACED CELL PHONE IN REFRIGERATOR IN MOVIE MODE AND FOUND THAT THE REFRIGERATOR LIGHT STAYS ON NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES IT IS CLOSED OR HOW HARD IT IS PUSHED SHUT. POTENTIAL FOR FIRE IS GREAT. HAD TO REMOVE 12 VOLT LIGHT BULB.

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