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2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Admiral Xe years?

Admiral Xe NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted1 complaint2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Admiral Xe NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe problems?

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Does the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V202000OtherMarch 28, 2018 · 2,055 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

17V477000LightingJuly 27, 2017 · 219 units

Defect

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.

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.

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.

17V140000Fuel SystemMarch 3, 2017 · 742 units

Defect

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.

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.

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.

17V003000Body & StructureJanuary 3, 2017 · 365 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 12, 2017

2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe — common questions

Is the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Holiday Rambler Admiral Xe. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.