2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
The 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION, potentially affecting up to 74 vehicles.
Recall 12V412000 — EQUIPMENT
| 74 vehicles affected
Defect: Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Excursion motor homes manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 24, 2012. A threaded fastener installed on the turn shaft of the slide-out mechanism may come into contact with a portion of the diesel fuel fill hose while the turn shaft is rotating. If the fastener makes contact with the fuel fill...
Consequence: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Fleetwood RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, shorten the threaded fastener to achieve clearance of the fuel line free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV owner...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
EXAMINATION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOFA/COUCH OF THE MOTORHOME REVEALED THAT THE SECURING BOLTS HAVE NEVER BEEN INSTALLED. THE SOFA IS A SEATBELT ZONE, AND WITHOUT PROPER MOUNTING TO THE DECK OF THE RV, THE COUCH IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS WHO SIT IN THE SOFA. THE RIG IS RATED FOR 5 SEATBELTED PASSENGERS (DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND THREE ON COUCH). THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSED TO RECTIFY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY OWNER INDICATES THAT VEHICLE LIKELY LEFT THE FACTORY IN THIS CONDITION AS IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT HOLES WERE EVER IN ALIGNMENT TO SECURE THE SOFA TO THE DECK. I'VE ADVISED FLEETWOOD AND THE AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LA MESA RV CENTER (DAVIS, CA) AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO RECTIFY. *TR
EXAMINATION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOFA/COUCH OF THE MOTORHOME REVEALED THAT THE SECURING BOLTS HAVE NEVER BEEN INSTALLED. THE SOFA IS A SEATBELT ZONE, AND WITHOUT PROPER MOUNTING TO THE DECK OF THE RV, THE COUCH IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS WHO SIT IN THE SOFA. THE RIG IS RATED FOR 5 SEATBELTED PASSENGERS (DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND THREE ON COUCH). THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSED TO RECTIFY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY OWNER INDICATES THAT VEHICLE LIKELY LEFT THE FACTORY IN THIS CONDITION AS IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT HOLES WERE EVER IN ALIGNMENT TO SECURE THE SOFA TO THE DECK. I'VE ADVISED FLEETWOOD AND THE AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LA MESA RV CENTER (DAVIS, CA) AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO RECTIFY. *TR
EXAMINATION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOFA/COUCH OF THE MOTORHOME REVEALED THAT THE SECURING BOLTS HAVE NEVER BEEN INSTALLED. THE SOFA IS A SEATBELT ZONE, AND WITHOUT PROPER MOUNTING TO THE DECK OF THE RV, THE COUCH IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS WHO SIT IN THE SOFA. THE RIG IS RATED FOR 5 SEATBELTED PASSENGERS (DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND THREE ON COUCH). THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSED TO RECTIFY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY OWNER INDICATES THAT VEHICLE LIKELY LEFT THE FACTORY IN THIS CONDITION AS IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT HOLES WERE EVER IN ALIGNMENT TO SECURE THE SOFA TO THE DECK. I'VE ADVISED FLEETWOOD AND THE AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LA MESA RV CENTER (DAVIS, CA) AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO RECTIFY. *TR
EXAMINATION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SOFA/COUCH OF THE MOTORHOME REVEALED THAT THE SECURING BOLTS HAVE NEVER BEEN INSTALLED. THE SOFA IS A SEATBELT ZONE, AND WITHOUT PROPER MOUNTING TO THE DECK OF THE RV, THE COUCH IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS WHO SIT IN THE SOFA. THE RIG IS RATED FOR 5 SEATBELTED PASSENGERS (DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND THREE ON COUCH). THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSED TO RECTIFY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION BY OWNER INDICATES THAT VEHICLE LIKELY LEFT THE FACTORY IN THIS CONDITION AS IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT HOLES WERE EVER IN ALIGNMENT TO SECURE THE SOFA TO THE DECK. I'VE ADVISED FLEETWOOD AND THE AUTHORIZED FLEETWOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LA MESA RV CENTER (DAVIS, CA) AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO RECTIFY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FRV-120820 — ENGINE
FLEETWOOD RV: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITION OF GENERATOR OIL DRAIN PLUG ACCESS CORRECTION OF SLIDEOUT ROOM SCREWS IMPROVEMENT OF ENGINE CAGE HOUSING SEAL IS A NEW PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT. MODELS 2013 EXCURSION RV. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD EXCURSION
- 2008 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION — 1 complaint
- 2009 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION — 0 complaints
- 2013 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION (current)
- 2014 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION — 1 complaint
- 2015 FLEETWOOD EXCURSION — 5 complaints
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- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints