Fleetwood Excursion 2007
Model Excursion made in 2007 by Fleetwood got 6 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, service brakes, electric. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and steering.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V056000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 10/01/2005 to 03/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 3782 | 05/26/2009 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/18/2009 | 02/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 90209.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V019000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 09/12/2006 to 12/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 93 | 02/15/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 01/26/2007 | 01/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes fail to comply with section 6.2.6, marking of alternative exits, as required by the ansi/nfpa 1192 standard on recreational vehicles. the dinette alternate exit/emergency egress window is not identified by an exit label and red egress latches. this window is used to exit the motor home in an emergency situation and must be clearly identified. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, a passenger may not know immediately where the exit/ emergency egress window would be located, increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the existing black window latch with a red egress window latch and apply the exit label to the dinette alternative exit/ emergency egress window. the recall began on february 15, 2007. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 70122.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V306000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 02/15/2007 to 04/25/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 12/21/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/18/2007 | 07/18/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-501.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 07162 | 02/01/2008 | PUB-07162 | 10022825 | 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 | 09/28/2007 |
| 0271 | 01/01/2008 | PU-07162 | 10022211 | Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe | 07/23/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
| 07163 | 02/01/2009 | 10022565 | 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 | 08/21/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 01/13/2007 | 2948 | 1 | 01/13/2007 |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 01/13/2007 | 2948 | 1 | 01/13/2007 |
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 10045 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood excursion rv. while the vehicle was parked he noticed the driver's side window had lots of fog. he stated when it rains the fog gets worse. the contact stated he noticed the failure on january 2,2011. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. he called the manufacture and was advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 10,045. vwb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | MESA | 85213 | EARNHARDT RV | 480-838-6000 |