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2007 Fleetwood ExcursionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Fleetwood Excursion has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Engine11
Service brakes, air10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2007 Fleetwood Excursion recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 09V-056 · Feb 18, 2009 · 3,782 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 07V-306 · Jul 18, 2007 · 18,000 vehicles

Risk. INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 07V-019 · Jan 26, 2007 · 93 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Excursion year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Excursion median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Excursion owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10871594 · May 31, 2016 · 63,000 miles

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