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2005 Fleetwood Providence

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.
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Latest Jul 26, 2015
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 Jul 15, 2008
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 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Fleetwood Providence, most frequently naming the visibility and body & structure categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; 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

  • Visibility360.0%
  • Body & structure240.0%

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

2 campaigns 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
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
05V333000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jul 27, 2005
2,435 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE MANUFACTURERS' TOW HITCH RECEIVER INFORMATION LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY VALUE AND THE INCORRECT TONGUE WEIGHT VALUE.
The risk: THE WEIGHT LABEL ON THE HITCH RECEIVER PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATING AND THE MAXIMUM TONGUE WEIGHT RATING. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THESE RATINGS NOT BE EXCEEDED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR HOME FRAME, BODY, OR HITCH RECEIVER AND COULD CAUSE UNSTABLE DRIVING AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTRICS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL OWNERS THE CORRECT TOW HITCH RECEIVER WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL. IF OWNERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE LABEL, DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 50719View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06005ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

Opened Jan 20, 2006
Closed May 2, 2006

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR POSSIBLY IMPACT AN OBJECT OR ANOTHER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.ODI CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT SLIDE OUT ROOMS WERE INSTALLED IN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FOLDING TRAILERS. AS PART OF THE INVESTIGATION ODI VISITED A RV SHOW AND THE FLEETWOOD PAXINOS PLANT TO EXAMINE SLIDE OUTS IN VARIOUS NEW MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE SYSTEMS WORK.DURING THE INVESTIGATION ODI LEARNED THAT THERE ARE TWO METHODS USED TO EXTEND SLIDE OUT ROOMS.SOME MANUFACTURERS USE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND OTHERS, SUCH AS FLEETWOOD, USE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Jul 26, 2015

WE HAVE A 2005 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE 39S! ALL OF OUR WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP! THEY STARTED FOGGING UP IN 2008 AND HAVE PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE! IT IS SO BAD MY HUSBAND CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW! SOMETIMES I HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR TO SEE IF IT'S CLEAR! THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING! I WISH FLEETWOOD WOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS!

NHTSA ID
10743517
Incident
Dec 9, 2008
Mileage
17,800 mi
Visibility
Filed Aug 17, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME COVERED WITH FOG WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE WINDOWS WERE DUAL PANE AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MOISTURE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE PANES CAUSED THE FOG TO APPEAR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE COMPANY THAT INSTALLED THE WINDOWS HAD GONE OUT OF BUSINESS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.

NHTSA ID
10350102
Incident
Apr 16, 2010
Mileage
34,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 10, 2010

ALL THE STATIONAY WINDOWS ARE "FOGGING UP" IN MY 2005 FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW I CAN HARDLY SEE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR THROUGH THE GLASS. BECAUSE I CAN'T SEE OUTER VEHICLE. MY CONCERN IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS A SAFETY CONCERN.. I CALLED FLEETWOOD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOT DEALING WITH SEGI WINDOWS ANYMORE.. AND NO RECALL TO FIX ANY WINDOWS.. *TR

NHTSA ID
10298876
Incident
Sep 19, 2006
Visibility
Filed Jan 8, 2010

WE HAVE A 2005 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE MOTOR HOME. THE WINDOWS ARE FOGGY. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WINDOWS IS SI-GI. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS SO FOGGY IT IS SOMETIMES IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW TO THE MIRROR TO CHANGE LANES. I CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND WAS TOLD THE MOTOR HOME AND ALL THE PARTS WERE ONLY HAD A YEAR WARRANTY. THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THEY DID SEND ME THE ADDRESS OF SI-GI SO I COULD SEND THEM A LETTER OF COMPLAINT. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING COULD NOT BE DONE ABOUT THE WINDOWS IN A FIVE YEAR OLD VEHICLE OF THIS QUALITY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10298770
Incident
Sep 8, 2009
Body & structure
Filed Jun 30, 2008

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE MOTORHOME HAS A LEAK ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK WITH CAULKING BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT CONSIDER THIS A WARRANTY REPAIR, SO I PAID. THE GLASS REPAIRMAN WHO ATTEMPTED THE FIX SAID HE WOULD CREDIT ME THE MONEY SPENT. BUT, HE SAID THE WINDSHIELD WOULD HAVE TO COME OUT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE REPAIR AND TO KEEP THE INTEGRITY OF THE WINDSHIELD SYSTEM. HE EXPLAINED THAT IT IS A SAFETY FEATURE OF THE MOTORHOME. APPARENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD IS INSTALLED IN A METAL FRAME USING AN EXTREMELY STRONG ADHESIVE. THE WINDSHIELD SYSTEM IS DESIGNED IN A MANNER TO PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN CASE OF ROLLOVER, THAT THE CAB AREA WILL NOT CRUSH IN BECAUSE OF THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN. I HAVE TRACKED DOWN SOME HISTORY OF THE MOTORHOME AND THE UNIT WAS IN THE SHOP TWICE IN 2006 FOR A WINDSHIELD LEAK. CAULKING WAS APPARENTLY USED THEN, INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT METHOD OF REMOVING THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ON A WARRANTY BASIS. I NEED YOUR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS MATTER. *TR

NHTSA ID
10232760
Incident
Jan 19, 2008
Body & structure
Filed May 14, 2006

THE DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10157516
Incident
May 12, 2006

Manufacturer communications

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

0272

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TRAVEL LOCK REPAIRS FOR FULL WALL SLIDE - OUT. CONDITIONS FOR REPLACEMENT DAMAGED TRAVEL LOCK FEET, DAMAGED TRAVEL LOCKS, INOPERATIVE TRAVEL LOCKS, OR UNEVEN TRAVEL LOCK LANDING PADS. *KB

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 Providence by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2014010—
2013110—
2011030—
2009030—
2008070—
2007240—
2006440—
2005Viewing621—
2004131—
2003041—
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.