- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Fleetwood Excursion Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (6) and the equipment & accessories (2). Those complaints describe 2 fires. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 2 and the 2006 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Excursion year, for its age
#221 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Fleetwood Excursion problems
Share of all 10 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Fleetwood Excursion recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
What owners say
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10 complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion. While driving various speeds, a foggy substance appeared in between the double panel window glass. The rv was not taken to the dealer. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Most of the rv windows have fogged over and can't be cleaned as the fog/haze is inside the windows. The winshield is the only glass that is clear the driver side window is extremely fogged and interfers with viewing the outside rearview mirror. This condition can cause a very bad accident as you can't clearly see moving traffic on the drivers side. With the size of this vehicle, a serious accident could happen. Your attention is distracted as you try to see if you have moving traffic on the drivers side and...
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while tryingmto see that side you end up taking your attention away from the winshield. This is a bad situation while driving on both highways, streets and avenues. This condition seems to be the norm for this year vehicle as I have meet other rv owners with the same window conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion. The contact stated that in between the double panel window glass, a foggy substance appeared. There were nine other windows that exhibited the substance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Rv gas/electric refrigerator began leaking coolant gas (ammonia) into coach making occupants very ill and light headed. Gas seemed to almost ignite before area was opened to the access panel of cooling unit and vented. Coolant gas was open to lp gas heating element flame for possible uncontrolled ignition leading to possible fire to coach. Area extremely hot which suspects a small fire occurred. Refrigerator cooling unit had to be completely replaced. *Tr
I have a 2005 fleetwood excursion 39b and several windows, including the driver side, are fogging up. In fact, the driver side is so bad that I can barely see the left side mirror. This makes it extremely difficult and hazardous trying to pass or change to the left lane. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion recreational vehicle. The defrost did not operate normally since the sealant on the windows failed to seal them properly. The failure caused his visibility to be impaired. No repairs were made. The manufacturer is longer in business. The failure and current mileages were 30000.
My 2005 fleetwood excursion has dual insulated glass that has fogged up. I have replaced one of the windows because it was dangerous to drive. It was the window that I look through to see my rear view mirror. The manufacturer won't replace it because it is no longer under warranty. *Tr
Improper installation of slide out seals on fleetwood excursion motor home. Warranty has since expired, but manufacturer refuses to pay for repair. Stated that it was my fault for not inspecting mounting screws, even though they cannot be seen from a normal viewpoint. Also claims it was neglect of care, yet I treat and lube slideout seals 3-4 times yearly. Improper installation has resulted in leaks/water damage to interior. Would like manufacturer to pay for seals and labor for replacing seals, I will pay for water damage repair. *Tr
The slider on a four slider motorhome will not come in many times. I drive alone, and my safety is at risk if I can't pull in the sliders and leave. Three to four people have to lift and push and jerk in the slider. I can not use this rv because of fear and the slider does not fully close. Four or 5 times to dealer, their statement, they have no clue. Also in aaa motorhome magazine this is a major problem, fleetwood is hiding from the public. I was stuck in mexico and montana away from all mechanical help, except...
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those who we could gather up. Their offer to me fleetwood )) was to buy a new rv for $ 220000. The service writer,i overheard, this problem is un-solvable and told me it was not safe for me, he obviously didn't want me to tell anyone this. *Jb
Motor home had multiple safety related issues throughout 2005. -Fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate control for 5 months -constant electrical issues including rear light failure caused by wires melting on exhaust system -interior cabinets/shelves breaking loose while vehicle was in motion. *Nm
Fleetwood Excursion: every year compared
All Excursion years2005 Fleetwood Excursion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Fleetwood Excursion | 10 | 2 | F | |
| 2005 Fleetwood Bounder | 17 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Discovery | 17 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Expedition | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition | 4 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion
Does the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); labels (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (6), equipment & accessories (2), body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 19, 2007 and the latest on June 15, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 17 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Fleetwood Excursion year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Excursion years have the most complaints?
2005 (10), 2006 (7), 2007 (3). See every Fleetwood Excursion year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Fleetwood Excursion has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data