2005 Fleetwood Excursion recalls and problems

The 2005 Fleetwood Excursion has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Fleetwood Excursion vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Fleetwood Excursion recalls

Recall 08V-320: Equipment

Reported Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

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.

Recall 05V-333: Equipment

Reported Jul 27, 2005 · 2,435 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

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.

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.

2005 Fleetwood Excursion problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment3
Visibility3
Visibility/Wiper3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Structure2
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
  • Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Fleetwood Excursion complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · at 45,000 miles · reported Jun 15, 2017
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.
Visibility/Wiper · at 6,000 miles · reported Oct 19, 2015
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 while tryingmto see that side you end up taking your attention away from the winshield.…
Visibility/Wiper · at 50,000 miles · reported Aug 28, 2015
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.
Equipment · at 30,000 miles · reported Dec 6, 2010
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.
Visibility · at 38,000 miles · reported Nov 16, 2009
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion: 08V-320 (equipment), 05V-333 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion?

Owners report equipment problems most often (3 reports), followed by visibility (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.