2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
The 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibility (2 complaints), Visibilitywiper (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION, potentially affecting up to 77,554 vehicles.
Recall 09V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 3,782 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 3,782 MY 2006-2009 PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, DISCOVERY AND BOULDER DIESEL MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE LOCATED ON TOP OF A SHELF INSTALLED OVER THE DRIVESHAFT.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE AWAY FROM THE SHARP EDGE LOCATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY, 26 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
View full details →Recall 08V320000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 70,101 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 06V055000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,236 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Consequence: THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
View full details →Recall 05V333000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 2,435 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE WINDOWS ON THE MOTORCOACH ARE DOUBLE PANE AND OR FOGGY ON THE INSIDE. IT IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD, ESPECIALLY THE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE REARVIEW MIRRORS WITH THE FOGGY WINDOWS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,700.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAL ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO CONSTANTLY BECOME FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
THERMAL PANE WINDOWS ON BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES OF MY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ARE FOGGING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANES RESTRICTING VISION ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION RV. IN WARM WEATHER, ALL OF THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS CONSTANTLY GRAYISH IN COLOR. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS HAD DEFECTIVE SEALS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND RESEALED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $200. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000. UPDATED 12/8/09 *CN UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION
- 2001 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 5 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 1 complaint
- 2004 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 5 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 15 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION (current)
- 2007 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 0 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 1 complaint
- 2009 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION — 0 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- 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