NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Fleetwood Excursion Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Fleetwood Excursion has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Fleetwood Excursion owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion, describing incidents dated January 13, 2007 to May 27, 2016.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10871594 · Filed May 31, 2016
THE BATTERY CABLES AND WIRING GO THROUGH A FIREWALL THAT IS METAL. THE HOLE IN THE FIREWALL DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY TYPE OF GASKET OR PROTECTIVE MATERIAL AND AS A RESULT THE CABLES AND WIRING RUB ALONG THE METAL HOLE IN THE FIREWALL. THE CABLES AND WIRES RUB ON THE METAL AND CUT THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE…
ODI #10377144 · Filed January 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD AN ABNORMAL ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND FOG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BECOME WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT…
ODI #10183597 · Filed February 27, 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…

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BATTERY CABLE

NHTSA #09V056000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported February 18, 2009 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,782 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 90209 · Owners notified May 26, 2009 · Vehicles built October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V320000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 15, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 70,101 vehicles

Owners notified October 24, 2008 · Vehicles built April 1, 2003 – November 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

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 ARM/TIE ROD ARM

NHTSA #07V306000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported July 18, 2007 · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Potentially affected: 18,000 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign FL-501 · Owners notified December 21, 2007 · Vehicles built February 15, 2007 – April 25, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

EMERGENCY EXITS MARKING/ANSI/NFPA

NHTSA #07V019000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported January 26, 2007 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 93 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 70122 · Owners notified February 15, 2007 · Vehicles built September 12, 2006 – December 20, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #10871594

Fire

Incident: May 27, 2016 · Filed: May 31, 2016

THE BATTERY CABLES AND WIRING GO THROUGH A FIREWALL THAT IS METAL. THE HOLE IN THE FIREWALL DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY TYPE OF GASKET OR PROTECTIVE MATERIAL AND AS A RESULT THE CABLES AND WIRING RUB ALONG THE METAL HOLE IN THE FIREWALL. THE CABLES AND WIRES RUB ON THE METAL AND CUT THROUGH THE PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE CABLES AND WIRES THUS EXPOSING THEM TO CONTACT THE METAL AND CAUSING A SHORT, ARC AND FIRE. THE HEAT THEN COMPROMISES ALL THE OTHER CABLES RESULTING IN THEM ALSO LOSING THEIR PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND FIRE RESULTS. OVER 38 CABLES AND WIRES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED AND WE HAVE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO THE RV. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON MAY 27, 2016 IT SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE ON ITS OWN CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE SLOW DOWN IN ADDITION TO THE FIRE HAZARD. THERE WAS A FIRE IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND UNDERNEATH MOTOR HOME WHERE THE CABLES AND WIRES RAN THROUGH THE METAL FIRE WALL.

Visibility

ODI #10377144

Incident: January 2, 2011 · Filed: January 19, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD AN ABNORMAL ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND FOG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BECOME WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,045.

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #10183597

Incident: January 13, 2007 · Filed: February 27, 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

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