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2001 Fleetwood Expedition

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
5
Latest Aug 25, 2005
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.
1
Latest Mar 19, 2007
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Fleetwood Expedition, most frequently naming the suspension, body & structure and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is 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

  • Suspension350.0%
  • Body & structure233.3%
  • Tires & wheels116.7%

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

1 campaign cover this model year

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
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 YOU 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Aug 25, 2005

FRONT ENTRY DOOR PULLS OPEN AT TOP, AND CAUSES LATCH TO BE STRESSED AND MOVED, REQUIRING CONTINUOUS ADJUSTMENT. DOORS PULLS OPEN ENOUGH AT TOP THAT LIGHT CAN BE SEEN OUTSIDE, WHEN RAINING WATER COMES IN, ALSO CAUSING EXTREEMLY LOUD WIND/AIR NOISE INSIDE VEHICLE. WE FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, THAT MAY CAUSE PRE-MATURE FAILURE ON THE DOOR LATCHING/LOCKING MECHNISM CAUSING THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN DURING OPERATION OF THE UNIT, AS WELL A INTEGRITY OF THE MOTORHOME. WE HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE MOTORHOME, AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX/REPAIR BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT FLEETWOOD HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM IN OTHER/NEWER MODELS BY REPLACING THE DOOR WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN. FLEETWOOD REFUSES TO OFFER ANY KIND OF ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS ON THE GROUND THAT NO RECALL AND OUT OF WARRANTY ISSUES, ALSO OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE ON ANY PAST REPAIRS OF THE UNIT PRIOR TO OUR OWNERSHIP. WE FEEL THAT AS CUSTOMERS WE SHOULD NOT BE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MANUFACTURER AND WARRANTY COMPANY LOGISTICS...

NHTSA ID
10134192
Incident
Mar 1, 2005
Mileage
9,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 17, 2003

I DRIVE A 2001 FLEETWOOD 36' EXPEDITION, IT HAD ABOUT 21,00 MILES AT THIS TIME. ON OCTOBER 20, 2003 I HAD A R/F STEERING TIRE BLOWOUT S/E OF ST. LOUIS MO. AROUND 5PM. HAD ROAD SERVICE PUT ON A USED TIRE. SPENT THE NIGHT IN SULLIVAN MO. AT A FLYING-J ABOUT 75 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THE MORNING OF THE 21ST. I CHECKED ALL TIRES FOR CORRECT PRESSURE. NONE WERE FOUND TO BE LOW (100PSI). CONTINUED TRIP TO SPRINGFIELD, MO. WHERE AFTER ABOUT 130 MILES A L/R INSIDE DUAL BLEW.THESE ARE MICHELIN TIRES SIZE XRV 235-80R-22.5. THE FRONT TIRE WAS IN SHREDS AND I HAD NO WAY OF HAULING IT. I LIKE MICHELIN TIRES AND SO ORDER 6 NEW XZE TIRES. THEY WERE JUST PUT ON TODAY. SO AT THIS TIME THE DEALER HAS THE INSIDE TIRE WATING FOR THE MICHELIN REP. TO LOOK AT IT. THE DEALER SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE A TEXT BOOK CASE FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT I'M METICULOUS ABOUT PROTECTING AND SAFE GUARDING MY M.H.. I KEEP IT CLEAN, TIRE COVERS ON, PROTECTED ON THE TIRES, TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED BEFOR TRIP,DURING,AND HEADED HOME. DURING ANY LONG STORAGE SOME WEIGHT IS KEEP ON THE JACKS. I HAVE A FRIEND IN FLORIDA THAT HAS A M.H. LIKE MINE AND HE HAS BLOWN 3 OF THESE TIRES THIS YEAR ALSO. ACORDING TO THE DEALER, MICHELIN WILL NOT WARRANTY THIS TIRE, BUT HE WILL TRY. MOST THINGS I'M READING ON THE INTERNET ARE THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS TIRE THAT I HAVE HAD. SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF THEM AND MICHELIN IS NOT RESPONDING TO ITS CUSTERMERS WITH ANY KIND OF SATISFACTION. ALSO MICHELIN CHANGE THERE CHART ON THIS TIRE FROM THE OLD (100PSI.) WHICH IS STAMPED ON THE OLD ONES, TO (110PSI.) WHICH IS STAMPED ON THE NEW ONES. I CALLED MICHELIN ABOUT THE TIME THEY MADE THIS CHANGE AND THE LADY I TALKED TO TOLD ME THAT THEY ONLY MADE THE CHANGE TO MEET STANDARDS WITH THE REST OF THE INDUSTRY. SHE ALSO SAID IT WAS OK TO PUT THIS PRESSURE IN THE OLD (100PSI.) TIRES. THANKS GARRY WILLIAMS. *AK

NHTSA ID
10050681
Incident
Oct 20, 2003
Suspension
Filed Jan 8, 2003

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEAF SPRING BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP LOW TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ID
10002360
Suspension
Filed May 24, 2002

EXPERIENCING OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, SOMETIME IT UNEXPECTEDLY BUCK IN AN UP AND DOWNWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, SO DRIVER IS COMPELLED TO REDUCE THEIR SPEED IMMEDIATELY AND ALMOST STOP BEFORE BEING ABLE TO COMMENCE MOVING AGAIN SAFELY. DEALER AND MYSELF AGREE THAT LARGER SHOCKS SHOULD BE DESIGN TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID
9005249
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 20, 2001

THE VEHICLE WANDERS EXCESSIVELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE, WHICH IS POSITIONED IN THE REAR OF THE COACH, IS TOO HEAVY AND IS CAUSING SOME OF THE PROBLEM, THE ENGINE IS A 34N WHICH IS SMALLER THAN MOST DIESELS. NLM

NHTSA ID
562150

Manufacturer communications

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

SBA0210

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SUBJECT REGARDING ABOUT ALL IN-LINE 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. *YD

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 Expedition by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016100—
2014130—
2011010—
2009030—
2008160—
2007030—
2006740—
2005112150.6
2004531—
2003130—
2002010—
2001Viewing510—
2000210—
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.