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2006 Fleetwood Expedition

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 Mar 9, 2018
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 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Fleetwood Expedition, most frequently naming the visibility, body & structure and interior & seats categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Visibility675.0%
  • Body & structure112.5%
  • Interior & seats112.5%

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
06V055000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Feb 23, 2006
1,236 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
The risk: THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 60220View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Visibility
Filed Mar 9, 2018

THE WINDOWS ON THE MOTORCOACH ARE DOUBLE PANE AND OR FOGGY ON THE INSIDE. IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY THE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE REARVIEW MIRRORS WITH THE FOGGY WINDOWS.

NHTSA ID
11078330
Incident
Mar 2, 2018
Mileage
24,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Aug 12, 2015
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,700.

NHTSA ID
10748169
Incident
Aug 4, 2015
Mileage
53,700 mi
Visibility
Filed Nov 14, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAL ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO CONSTANTLY BECOME FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10552215
Incident
Aug 14, 2013
Mileage
14,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jul 1, 2009

THERMAL PANE WINDOWS ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES OF MY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ARE FOGGING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANES RESTRICTING VISION ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10275519
Incident
May 15, 2009
Mileage
15,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Mar 2, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION RV. IN WARM WEATHER, ALL OF THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS CONSTANTLY GRAYISH IN COLOR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS HAD DEFECTIVE SEALS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND RESEALED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $200. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000. UPDATED 12/8/09 *CN UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB

NHTSA ID
10260450
Incident
Nov 28, 2008
Mileage
10,000 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Dec 2, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A LARGE PORTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS FOGGED. THE CONDENSATION BLOCKED VISIBILITY IN OR OUT OF THE WINDOW. THE MOISTURE COULD NOT BE REMOVED EASILY. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A LEAKING SEAL IN THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 12,000. UPDATED 12/30/08. LJ UPDATED 01/05/09.*JB

NHTSA ID
10250516
Incident
Nov 26, 2008
Mileage
12,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 25, 2006

THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERNAL MIRROR ON THE RV WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. WE HAVE NOW VISITED AT LEAST 6 AUTHORIZED DEALERS FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED - ONE EVEN CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THE MIRROR UNIT. THE MIRROR ISN'T ABLE TO REMAIN IN A FIXED PLACE (ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER PERIODS OF DAMAGED ROAD) AND SIMPLY "ROLLS" TO ONE SIDE FROM ITS EFFECTIVE POSITION. THIS MEANS THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE APPROACHING TRAFFIC ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, LEADING TO A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10169260
Incident
Feb 1, 2006
Mileage
1,122 mi

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—
2006Viewing740—
2005112150.6
2004531—
2003130—
2002010—
2001510—
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.