The 2005 Fleetwood Excursion has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 72,536 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V3200002008-07-1570,101 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…
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 THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN…
EQUIPMENT05V3330002005-07-272,435 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…
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.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
1fires
VISIBILITY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
1fires
EQUIPMENT
1
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
1fires
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion. While driving various speeds, a foggy substance appeared in between the double panel window glass. The rv was not taken to the dealer. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion. The contact stated that in between the double panel window glass, a foggy substance appeared. There were nine other windows that exhibited the substance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…”
“Rv gas/electric refrigerator began leaking coolant gas (ammonia) into coach making occupants very ill and light headed. Gas seemed to almost ignite before area was opened to the access panel of cooling unit and vented. Coolant gas was open to lp gas heating element flame for possible uncontrolled…”
“Rv gas/electric refrigerator began leaking coolant gas (ammonia) into coach making occupants very ill and light headed. Gas seemed to almost ignite before area was opened to the access panel of cooling unit and vented. Coolant gas was open to lp gas heating element flame for possible uncontrolled…”
“Most of the rv windows have fogged over and can't be cleaned as the fog/haze is inside the windows. The winshield is the only glass that is clear the driver side window is extremely fogged and interfers with viewing the outside rearview mirror. This condition can cause a very bad accident as you…”
“I have a 2005 fleetwood excursion 39b and several windows, including the driver side, are fogging up. In fact, the driver side is so bad that I can barely see the left side mirror. This makes it extremely difficult and hazardous trying to pass or change to the left lane. *tr”
“Improper installation of slide out seals on fleetwood excursion motor home. Warranty has since expired, but manufacturer refuses to pay for repair. Stated that it was my fault for not inspecting mounting screws, even though they cannot be seen from a normal viewpoint. Also claims it was neglect of…”
“Improper installation of slide out seals on fleetwood excursion motor home. Warranty has since expired, but manufacturer refuses to pay for repair. Stated that it was my fault for not inspecting mounting screws, even though they cannot be seen from a normal viewpoint. Also claims it was neglect of…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE06005 Opened 2006-01-20 · closed 2006-05-02
INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Fleetwood Excursion as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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