- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 311 my 2008-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and bounder diesel motor home. The battery cable may become dislodged and come in contact with the driver shaft causing entanglement or abrasion to the battery cable.
- The risk
- This could lead to an electrical short which may result in a fire or un-commanded vehicle shutdown which may result in a loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace damage battery cables and secure the battery cable harness above the drive shaft free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Fleetwood Excursion Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the cables. For comparison, the 2007 has 3 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Excursion year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Fleetwood Excursion problems
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2008 Fleetwood Excursion recalls 7
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 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.
- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' The occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.
- The risk
- Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
- The risk
- If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the Ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of The adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, Beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). The recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with a field effect transistor (fet) board built by magnum energy, inc., The circuitry inside certain inverters can cause an inoperative condition resulting in overheating of the inverter.
- The risk
- Overheating of the inverter may result in a potential fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the inverter free of charge. The recall began on january 19, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
- The problem
- On certain 39r motor homes, the propane hose, under the galley slide-out room, can flex and make contact with other components during the slide-out room operation.
- The risk
- This may lead to abrasion or kinking of the propane hose which may result in a propane gas leak and the potential for an explosion and/or fire.
- The fix
- Fleetwood will replace the propane gas hose if it is kinked or damaged. If the hose is not kinked or damaged, fleetwood will install insulated loop clamps to secure the propane hose away from components. Fleetwood began calling customers on august 3, 2007. A customer notification mailing began on september 6, 2007. Owners may contact 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.
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1 complaints about the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion
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Defective rock wheel guard jn 2008 fleetwood excursion motorhome. Large poorly designed guard brakes and fall in the road , potentially causing an accident. *Tr
Fleetwood Excursion: every year compared
All Excursion years2008 Fleetwood Excursion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Fleetwood Excursion | 1 | 7 | F | |
| 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Discovery | 3 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Bounder | 3 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Jamboree | 2 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Niagara | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood American Tradition | 2 | 3 | C | 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 2008 Fleetwood Excursion
Does the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion: cables (May 2009); cables (February 2009); labels (July 2008); suspension (June 2008) and more. 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 2008 Fleetwood Excursion?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 13, 2009 and the latest on April 13, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 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 2008 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