2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
The 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentmechanicalwinch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA, potentially affecting up to 2,129 vehicles.
Recall 07V464000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 2,129 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE POWER LIFT ROOF SYSTEM, WHICH CONSISTS OF A POWER LIFT MOTOR AND CURRENT LIMITER CONTROLLER, GENERATES EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF IMPACT TORQUE IF THE POWER LIFT IS OPERATED WITH THE 30A POWER CORD PLUGGED INTO A 110V AC POWER SOURCE (WITH OR WITHOUT A BATTERY).
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE IN ONE OF THE SHEAR PINS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER'S LIFT SYSTEM. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ROOF TO FREE-FALL FROM THE RAISED POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO WARNING STICKERS THAT EXPLAINS THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE POWER LIFT ACCESSORY USING A BATTERY ONLY. ONE STICKER WILL BE PLACED AT THE REAR OF THE TRAILER NEXT TO THE CURRENT LIMITER. THE SECOND...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentmechanicalwinch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V464000 (EQUIPMENT: MECHANICAL: WINCH) IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO STATE THAT THE REPAIR PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,000. DURING A RECENT CAMPING TRIP THE CONTACT TRIED TO RAISE THE CAMPER WHICH COLLAPSED ONTO THE SHOWER SHROUD. THE CONTACT AND HIS WIFE ENTERED THE CAMPER TRYING TO REPAIR THE FAILURE WHEN IT FELL ANOTHER 3 FEET WITH THEM INSIDE. THE CONTACT AND A GOOD SAMARITAN WHO WAS ASSISTING HIM BOTH INJURED THEIR BACKS TRYING TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/12/08*JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD NIAGARA
- 2005 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA — 1 complaint
- 2007 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA (current)
- 2008 FLEETWOOD NIAGARA — 2 complaints
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