2006 Fleetwood EXPEDITION: complaints, problems and recalls

THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERNAL MIRROR ON THE RV WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. WE HAVE NOW VISITED AT LEAST 6 AUTHORIZED DEALERS FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE RESOLVED - ONE EVEN CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THE MIRROR UNIT. THE MIRROR ISN'T ABLE TO REMAIN IN A FIXED PLACE (ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER PERIODS OF DAMAGED ROAD) AND SIMPLY "ROLLS" TO ONE SIDE FROM ITS EFFECTIVE POSITION. THIS MEANS THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE APPROACHING TRAFFIC ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, LEADING TO A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 1,122 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169260 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A LARGE PORTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS FOGGED. THE CONDENSATION BLOCKED VISIBILITY IN OR OUT OF THE WINDOW. THE MOISTURE COULD NOT BE REMOVED EASILY. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A LEAKING SEAL IN THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 12,000. UPDATED 12/30/08. LJ UPDATED 01/05/09.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10250516 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION RV. IN WARM WEATHER, ALL OF THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS CONSTANTLY GRAYISH IN COLOR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS HAD DEFECTIVE SEALS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND RESEALED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $200. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000. UPDATED 12/8/09 *CN UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260450 at NHTSA ↗

THERMAL PANE WINDOWS ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES OF MY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ARE FOGGING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANES RESTRICTING VISION ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275519 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAL ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO CONSTANTLY BECOME FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10552215 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,700.

Owner-reported narrative. 53,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10748169 at NHTSA ↗

THE WINDOWS ON THE MOTORCOACH ARE DOUBLE PANE AND OR FOGGY ON THE INSIDE. IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY THE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE REARVIEW MIRRORS WITH THE FOGGY WINDOWS.

Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11078330 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2005-07-27 (July 27, 2005)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2006-02-23 (February 23, 2006)

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.

Consequence: THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Reported: 2008-07-15 (July 15, 2008)

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.

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

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.

Reported: 2009-02-18 (February 18, 2009)

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.

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

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.