2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA — 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 SARATOGA
The 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA 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 Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA, 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 SARATOGA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY FOLDING TRAILER (SARATOGA 2007) REPAIRED FOR OVER A MONTH NOW, AND THE DEALERSHIP RUTHRAUFF RV IN TUCSON, AZ. 85705 (520) 887-1101, SAYS THE FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILERS INC. SOMERSET, PA. (814) 445-9661 HAS NO PARTS TO FIX IT (WHIFFLE-TREE) AND THE PARTS (NUTS) INSIDE. THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER ROOF LIFT SYSTEM, LAST MONTH MAY WE WERE ON A CAMPING TRIP TO SEDONA, AZ. WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE CAMP SITE, THE TRAILER WOULD NOT GO UP; IT WOULD GO UP ABOUT A FEET AND THEN SLAM BACK DOWN. OF COURSE, I HAD TO CANCEL OUR TRIP, AND TAKE THE TRAILER TO OUR DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED. THE TRAILER WAS THERE FOR THREE WEEKS. THE DEALERSHIP CALLED ME TO SAY THEY CAN NOT GET THE PARTS TO REPAIR IT, SO COME UP AND GET IT. NOW WHAT? I HAVE A CAMPING TRAILER I CAN NOT USE. IT IS (2) YEARS OLD AND I'VE ONLY USED IT (4) TIMES. THE POWER ROOF LIFT SYSTEM HAS RECALL # 07V-464. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT ME OR THE DEALERSHIP AND LET US KNOW. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SARATOGA
- 2007 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA (current)
- 2008 FLEETWOOD SARATOGA — 1 complaint
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