- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Fleetwood Excursion Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in February 2009 for the cables. For comparison, the 2006 has 7 and the 2008 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Excursion year, for its age
#321 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Fleetwood Excursion problems
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2007 Fleetwood Excursion recalls 4
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
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion
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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...
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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.
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.
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...
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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
Fleetwood Excursion: every year compared
All Excursion years2007 Fleetwood Excursion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fleetwood Excursion | 3 | 4 | F | |
| 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle | 6 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Bounder | 5 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Discovery | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Cheyenne | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Avalon | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Fiesta LX | 2 | 1 | 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 2007 Fleetwood Excursion
Does the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion: cables (February 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); steering (July 2007); labels (January 2007). 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 2007 Fleetwood Excursion?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 27, 2007 and the latest on May 31, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 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 2007 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