2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
The 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE has received a total of 3 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, STEERING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE, potentially affecting up to 91,976 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 07V306000 — STEERING
| 18,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
Consequence: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V019000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 93 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 6.2.6, "MARKING OF ALTERNATIVE EXITS," AS REQUIRED BY THE ANSI/NFPA 1192 STANDARD ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE DINETTE ALTERNATE EXIT/EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW IS NOT IDENTIFIED BY AN EXIT LABEL AND RED EGRESS LATCHES. THIS WINDOW IS USED TO EXIT THE MOTOR HOME IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A PASSENGER MAY NOT KNOW IMMEDIATELY WHERE THE EXIT/ EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW WOULD BE LOCATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXISTING BLACK WINDOW LATCH WITH A RED EGRESS WINDOW LATCH AND APPLY THE "EXIT" LABEL TO THE DINETTE ALTERNATIVE EXIT/ EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE MOTOR HOME. IN MAY 2009 HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #90209 FOR THE ELECTRICAL BATTERY CABLES THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL AND HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER LOCATED IN INDIANA AND A REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED HIM THAT FLEETWOOD FILED BANKRUPTCY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE 39V RV. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE RV, BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT BECAUSE THE SLIDERS WERE NOT EXTENDED AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO EXIT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE RV IS AWAITING REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6,000. UPDATED 12/11/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/11/08.*JB UPDATED 03/18/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR JAMMING SEEMED TO BE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM EVERY TIME THE RV WAS DRIVEN. WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE, IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE LOCKSMITH THAT WAS CALLED WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DOOR OPEN AS WELL. THE LOCKSMITH HAD TO USE AN AIR BAG TO CREATE AN OPENING BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. HE THEN HAD TO REMOVE THE SHAFT THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 03/18/09
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE 39V RV. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE RV, BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY EXIT BECAUSE THE SLIDERS WERE NOT EXTENDED AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO EXIT FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE RV IS AWAITING REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6,000. UPDATED 12/11/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/11/08.*JB UPDATED 03/18/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR JAMMING SEEMED TO BE A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM EVERY TIME THE RV WAS DRIVEN. WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE, IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE LOCKSMITH THAT WAS CALLED WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DOOR OPEN AS WELL. THE LOCKSMITH HAD TO USE AN AIR BAG TO CREATE AN OPENING BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. HE THEN HAD TO REMOVE THE SHAFT THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 03/18/09
Safety Rating for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
- 2002 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 1 complaint
- 2005 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 6 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 4 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE (current)
- 2008 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 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