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2007 Fleetwood Excursion

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 31, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 18, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and engine categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes125.0%
  • Electrical125.0%
  • Engine125.0%
  • Visibility125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V056000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Feb 18, 2009
3,782 units potentially affected
The defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 3,782 MY 2006-2009 PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, DISCOVERY AND BOULDER DIESEL MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE LOCATED ON TOP OF A SHELF INSTALLED OVER THE DRIVESHAFT.
The risk: THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE AWAY FROM THE SHARP EDGE LOCATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY, 26 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 90209View on NHTSA.gov
08V320000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 15, 2008
70,101 units potentially affected
The defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C MOTOR HOMES; AND PROWLER, WILDERNESS, TERRY, MALLARD, PIONEER, PRIDE AND TRIUMPH CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V306000

STEERING

Jul 18, 2007
18,000 units potentially affected
The defect: FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
The risk: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-501View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalEngine
Filed May 31, 2016
Fire reported

THE BATTERY CABLES AND WIRING GO THROUGH A FIREWALL THAT IS METAL. THE HOLE IN THE FIREWALL DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY TYPE OF GASKET OR PROTECTIVE MATERIAL AND AS A RESULT THE CABLES AND WIRING RUB ALONG THE METAL HOLE IN THE FIREWALL. THE CABLES AND WIRES RUB ON THE METAL AND CUT THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE CABLES AND WIRES THUS EXPOSING THEM TO CONTACT THE METAL AND CAUSING A SHORT, ARC AND FIRE. THE HEAT THEN COMPROMISES ALL THE OTHER CABLES RESULTING IN THEM ALSO LOSING THEIR PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND FIRE RESULTS. OVER 38 CABLES AND WIRES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED AND WE HAVE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO THE RV. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON MAY 27, 2016 IT SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE ON ITS OWN CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE SLOW DOWN IN ADDITION TO THE FIRE HAZARD. THERE WAS A FIRE IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND UNDERNEATH MOTOR HOME WHERE THE CABLES AND WIRES RAN THROUGH THE METAL FIRE WALL.

NHTSA ID
10871594
Incident
May 27, 2016
Mileage
63,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 19, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD AN ABNORMAL ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND FOG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BECOME WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,045.

NHTSA ID
10377144
Incident
Jan 2, 2011
Mileage
10,045 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 27, 2007

DEFECTIVE MOTORCOACH BRAKES 01/07/07 TEST DROVE NEW MOTOR COACH. DURING TEST DRIVE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SLOW THE RV DOWN. 01/09/07 RV TAKEN TO CHASSIS MANUFACTURER BY DEALER FOR BRAKE NOISE. 01/11/07 RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALER THAT THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER HAD TO REPLACE A BRAKE DRUM DUE TO A RECALL ON THE BRAKE DRUMS. 01/13/07 RECEIVED DOCUMENT THAT STATED THAT THE DRUMS WERE FOUND TO BE GLAZED AND THE DRUMS WERE TURNED AND THE SHOES WERE ARCHED. IT ALSO STATED THAT THE ROLLERS AND THE S CAMS WERE TO BE INSPECTED AND CLEANED AS NEEDED. PURCHASED MOTORHOME. 01/14/07 RETURNED RV TO DEALER FOR BRAKE NOISE AND VIBRATION. 01/15/07 CONTACTED THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. THE REP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE BRAKE DRUMS AND THAT THE BRAKE DRUMS WERE TURNED TO ABOUT 10/1000 AND THAT THE ROLLERS WERE CLEANED AND LUBED DUE TO CORROSION FOUND ON THE ROLLERS. THE REP ALSO WENT ON TO SAY THAT THE BRAKE DRUMS WERE FOUND TO BE GLAZED AND THAT THEY GOT REAL HOT. 01/16/07DOCUMENT FROM CHASSIS MANUFACTURER SHOP STATES THAT BRAKES WERE CHECKED FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND TAKEN ON A ROAD TEST TO BURNISH IN BRAKES. NO INSPECTION PERFORMED BY MANUFACTURER. 01/26/07BROUGHT RV IN FOR BRAKE INSPECTION AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. SAME BRAKING CONDITION EXISTS AFTER INSPECTION. 02/13/07BROUGHT RV INTO RV REPAIR SHOP. INSTRUCTED SHOP TO INSPECT THE BRAKES FOR COMPLETE CONDITION AND OBTAIN P/N'S OFF OF ALL FOUR DRUMS. THE RV HAD RARELY BEEN DRIVEN. 02/20/07BROUGHT RV INTO A MOTORHOME REPRESENTATIVE DEALER (NOT ORIGINAL DEALER) FOR A BRAKE INSPECTION. 02/23/07BROUGHT RV INTO BRAKE AND CLUTCH SHOP FOR AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE INSPECTION. THIS VEHICLE HAS A SEVERE BRAKE PROBLEM THAT SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAS AN EXCESSIVELY LOUD BRAKE SQUEAL AND RUMBLING. DRUMS @ 100/1000 AT LAST BRAKE INSPECTION VEHICLE WILL NOT BE DRIVEN. *JB

NHTSA ID
10183597
Incident
Jan 13, 2007
Mileage
2,948 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

07163

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC LEVELER MOTOR BRAKE BOOT. THIS CAUSES CORROSION OF THE LEVELER BRAKE AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE LEVELER MOTOR. FLEETWOOD. *KB UPDATED 7/6/09. *PE

07162

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRIC LEVELERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE SENSOR HARNESS, OR A CONTROL MODULE THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PER DESIGN. *KB UPDATED 6/14/10. *PE

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REPLACE THE CONTROLLER FOR POWER GEAR ELECTRIC JACK LEVELERS. *KB UPDATED ON 10/01/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/28/10. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Excursion by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2015210—
2014230—
2013110—
2009030—
2008170—
2007Viewing340—
2006750—
2005102154.5
2004231—
2003030—
2002010—
2001010—
2000010—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.