2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
The 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE, potentially affecting up to 196 vehicles.
Recall 13V189000 — EQUIPMENT
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in...
Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during June 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE RV EQUIPPED WITH GOOD YEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: G6 70, AND TIRE SIZE 295/80R/22.5. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE CENTER LANE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A JERSEY WALL/ BARRIER ROAD CRASHED INTO 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS NO FIRE OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLEETWOOD RV INC LOCATED AT 1010 W COMMERCE DR, DECATUR, IN 46733; PHONE NUMBER: (260) 728-9564 WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE ORIGINAL TIRE WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER. ADDITIONALLY WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO SENT A REPRESENTATIVE WHO INFORMED THAT THE SIDEWALL AND BELTS WERE RUSTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,700.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE
- 2008 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE — 0 complaints
- 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE (current)
- 2014 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