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2007 Fleetwood Tioga

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 Jun 14, 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 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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Fleetwood Tioga, most frequently naming the body & structure, engine and seat belts categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 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

  • Body & structure133.3%
  • Engine133.3%
  • Seat belts133.3%

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
06V437000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Nov 16, 2006
192 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE REAR TIRE PRESSURE TAG OF 60 PSI ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT REAR TIRE PRESSURE RATING IS 80 PSI.
The risk: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL THE CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FLEETWOOD IS ALSO ASKING OWNERS TO CHECK AND, IF NECESSARY, INFLATE THE REAR TIRES TO THE CORRECT 80 PSI. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE LABEL THEMSELVES OR CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE, OWNERS CAN TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-505-3418.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 61020View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Seat belts
Filed Jun 14, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD TIOGA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SEAT BELT FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT FRACTURED AND FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,750. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ

NHTSA ID
10874191
Incident
Jun 7, 2016
Mileage
15,750 mi
Engine
Filed May 29, 2009
Fire reported

WE WERE DRIVING OUR RV AND SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC, WE STOPPED AND THE SMELL SEEMED TO GO AWAY. WE WENT ON AND LATER STOPPED AND LOOKED IN OUR COMPARTMENT, THE EXHAUST PIPE HAD BURNED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT AND BURNED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE PLASTIC CONTAINER, LUCKILY IT DID NOT BURN INTO THE FOUR BOTTLES OF BUTANE IN OUR COMPARTMENT, WE WOULD HAVE DIED. WE ARE TRYING TO CONTACT THE DEALER FOR CORRECTION. THE WARRANTY IS UP SO THE NEARBY PLACES WILL NOT HANDLE IT. IT IS A 2007 TIOGA MADE BY FLEETWOOD. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT, SINCE WE HAVE LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT AND HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO IT. AFTER THIS WE EMPTIED THE COMPARTMENT AND PUT A METAL PLATE IN IT OURSELVES, TRYING TO GET SOME ASSISTANCE FROM FLEETWOOD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10272381
Incident
May 15, 2009
Mileage
3,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 21, 2007

ON NOVEMBER 24, 2007 WE SENT A SIX PAGE LETTER TO FLEETWOOD AND DAN GAMEL'S CAMP AMERICA FOR SELLING US AN UNSAFE RV. THE BODY OF THE RV WAS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. WE PURCHASED THE RV ON OCTOBER 14, 2006. IT WAS ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. WE REQUESTED DAN GAMEL TO CHECK IT NUMEROUS TIMES. FINALLY, THEY SENT US TO A FRAME SHOP. THE RV HAD LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON IT. IT REQUIRED NEW REAR SPRINGS, REPAIR TO THE PLATE, U-BOLT, CENTER BOLT, CLIP ALIGNMENT CAM 1/2 DEGREE, BODY PLUGS AND AN ALIGNMENT. THEY DID NOT HONOR THEIR WARRANTY. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE CONDITION IS NOT UNUSUAL ONCE THE RV STARTS TO SETTLE. THE DAMAGE COULD HAVE BEEN MINIMIZED IF THE BODY WOULD HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED AT THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. THERE MAY BE OTHER RVS ON THE ROAD IN THE SAME CONDITION, THAT ARE HARD TO CONTROL DUE TO THE LOOSE BODY ON THE FRAME. WE ARE NOVICES TO CAMPING. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS A "LEARNING CURVE". WE ARE BOTH AVIATION MECHANICS AND WE CLEARLY COULD SEE THAT THE RV WAS UNSAFE. REQUEST THAT A REQUIRED INSPECTION BE ACCOMPLISHED AT THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION OF ALL RVS TO ASSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10212518
Incident
Oct 8, 2007
Mileage
3,840 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

TSI-91-JAG

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME: INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING FORD CLASS C ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION. AFFECTED MODELS: ALL WITH FORD CHASSIS. *PE

TS-91-JAG

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FLEETWOOD: THIS DOCUMENT PERTAIN TO PARTS, TOOLS, AND PROCESSES REQUIRED TO INSTALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSULATION AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELDS IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE EXCESSIVE FLOOR HEAT RADIATING FROM THE ENGINE IN CLASS C FORD CHASSIS CAB. *PE

0271

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

0027

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

CLASS C MAIN BATTERY RELAY HARNESS INSTALLATION - BATTERY ELECTRICAL DRAW DUE TO CERTAIN CIRCUITS THAT HAVE BEEN WIRED ACTIVATED OR ON ALL THE TIME. *NJ

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 Tioga by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011010—
2010010—
2009140—
2008160—
2007Viewing320—
2006130—
2005021—
2004141—
2003151—
2002021—
2001020—
2000740—
1999112040.8
1998820—
1997142040.4
1996110—
1994010—
1993100—
1992200—
1991100—
1990300—
1989200—
1987100—
1985010—
1984010—
1977010—
1975100—

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.