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2008 Fleetwood ExcursionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Fleetwood Excursion has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

7 recalls

2008 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-175 · May 21, 2009 · 383 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

Suspension

Recall 08V-269 · Jun 17, 2008 · 2,506 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 07V-365 · Aug 15, 2007 · 41 vehicles

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.

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 →

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

2008 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DEFECTIVE ROCK WHEEL GUARD JN 2008 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION MOTORHOME. LARGE POORLY DESIGNED GUARD BRAKES AND FALL IN THE ROAD, POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Complaint 10265178 · Apr 13, 2009 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2008 Excursion?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.