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2006 Fleetwood ProvidenceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Providence, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Fleetwood Providence has problems

4 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
Visibility20
Structure10
Visibility/wiper10

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

4 recalls

2006 Fleetwood Providence 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 06V-055 · Feb 23, 2006 · 1,236 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 05V-333 · Jul 27, 2005 · 2,435 vehicles

Risk. THE WEIGHT LABEL ON THE HITCH RECEIVER PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATING AND THE MAXIMUM TONGUE WEIGHT RATING.

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

2006 vs. every other Providence 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 Providence median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Providence owners report

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

I OWN A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE MOTOR HOME WITH A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS ARE OBSTRUCTED BY A GASEOUS FOG DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE SEAL BETWEEN THE GLASS. I WOULD ACCEPT THAT ONE, POSSIBLY TWO DUAL PANE WINDOWS MAY LOSE THEIR SEAL AND FOG OVER TIME BUT EVERY WINDOW ON THIS…
Complaint 10442739 · Jan 6, 2012 · 7,502 miles
I HAVE A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE RV. ALL OF MY STATIONARY WINDOWS ARE "FOGGING UP" WHICH IS A NUISANCE IN ITSELF. HOWEVER, MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. IT IS SO FOGGY I'M UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE MY SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. BOTH TIMES I'VE CONTACTED FLEETWOOD REGARDING THIS ISSUE I…
Complaint 10286226 · Oct 4, 2009

Own a 2006 Providence?

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