- 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
2009 Fleetwood Excursion Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Fleetwood Excursion have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Excursion year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Fleetwood Excursion recalls 3
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.
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Fleetwood Excursion: every year compared
All Excursion years2009 Fleetwood Excursion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fleetwood Excursion | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2009 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Fleetwood Pulse | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2009 Fleetwood Bounder | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Fleetwood American Allegiance | 1 | 4 | - | 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 2009 Fleetwood Excursion
Does the 2009 Fleetwood Excursion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Fleetwood Excursion: cables (May 2009); cables (February 2009); labels (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 Fleetwood Excursion had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Fleetwood Excursion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2009 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