2005 Fleetwood Excursion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (3) · Visibility (2) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2007-03-01 · 0272 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
travel lock repairs for full wall slide - out. conditions for replacement damaged travel lock feet, damaged travel locks, inoperative travel locks, or uneven travel lock landing pads. *kb
What owners report
2017-06-15 · Visibility/Wiper · 45,000 mi“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 was 45,000. …”
2015-10-19 · Visibility/Wiper · 6,000 mi“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 can't clearly see moving traffic on the drivers si…”
2015-08-28 · Visibility/Wiper · 50,000 mi“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. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. …”
2010-12-06 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 30,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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 ignition leading to possible fire to coach. area ext…”
2009-11-16 · Visibility · 38,000 mi“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…”
2009-10-01 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 30,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion recreational vehicle. the defrost did not operate normally since the sealant on the windows failed to seal them properly. the failure caused his visibility to be impaired. no repairs were made. the manufacturer is longer in business. the failure and current mileages were 30000.…”
2009-03-03 · Visibility · 12,000 mi“my 2005 fleetwood excursion has dual insulated glass that has fogged up. i have replaced one of the windows because it was dangerous to drive. it was the window that i look through to see my rear view mirror. the manufacturer won't replace it because it is no longer under warranty. *tr…”
2008-03-07 · Structure · 15,111 mi“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 care, yet i treat and lube slideout seals 3-4 times…”
2007-08-19 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 4,000 mi“the slider on a four slider motorhome will not come in many times. i drive alone, and my safety is at risk if i can't pull in the sliders and leave. three to four people have to lift and push and jerk in the slider. i can not use this rv because of fear and the slider does not fully close. four or 5 times to dealer, their statement, they have no cl…”
2007-01-19 · Structure:body · 5,000 mi · 🔥 fire“motor home had multiple safety related issues throughout 2005. -fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.