Model year record

2007 Fleetwood Tioga recalls & problems

The 2007 Fleetwood Tioga has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJul 15, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V32000070,101 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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 TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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 LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

EquipmentNov 16, 2006

Other › Labels

Recall 06V437000192 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG FIGURES RELATED TO THE REAR TIRE PRESSURE TAG OF 60 PSI ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT REAR TIRE PRESSURE RATING IS 80 PSI.
Risk: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL THE CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FLEETWOOD IS ALSO ASKING OWNERS TO CHECK AND, IF NECESSARY, INFLATE THE REAR TIRES TO THE CORRECT 80 PSI. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE LABEL THEMSELVES OR CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE, OWNERS CAN TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-505-3418.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	1	0	—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system	1	1	—
Seat belts	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Seat belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD TIOGA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SEAT BELT FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT FRACTURED AND FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,750. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ
Jun 7, 2016 · 15,750 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust systemFire
WE WERE DRIVING OUR RV AND SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC, WE STOPPED AND THE SMELL SEEMED TO GO AWAY. WE WENT ON AND LATER STOPPED AND LOOKED IN OUR COMPARTMENT, THE EXHAUST PIPE HAD BURNED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT AND BURNED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE PLASTIC CONTAINER, LUCKILY IT DID NOT BURN INTO THE FOUR BOTTLES OF BUTANE IN OUR COMPARTMENT, WE WOULD HAVE DIED. WE ARE TRYING TO CONTACT THE DEALER FOR CORRECTION. THE WARRANTY IS UP SO THE NEARBY PLACES WILL NOT HANDLE IT. IT IS A 2007 TIOGA MADE BY FLEETWOOD. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT, SINCE WE HAVE LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT AND HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO IT. AFTER THIS WE EMPTIED THE COMPARTMENT AND PUT A METAL PLATE…
May 15, 2009 · 3,000 miles
Structure › Body
ON NOVEMBER 24, 2007 WE SENT A SIX PAGE LETTER TO FLEETWOOD AND DAN GAMEL'S CAMP AMERICA FOR SELLING US AN UNSAFE RV. THE BODY OF THE RV WAS NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. WE PURCHASED THE RV ON OCTOBER 14, 2006. IT WAS ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. WE REQUESTED DAN GAMEL TO CHECK IT NUMEROUS TIMES. FINALLY, THEY SENT US TO A FRAME SHOP. THE RV HAD LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON IT. IT REQUIRED NEW REAR SPRINGS, REPAIR TO THE PLATE, U-BOLT, CENTER BOLT, CLIP ALIGNMENT CAM 1/2 DEGREE, BODY PLUGS AND AN ALIGNMENT. THEY DID NOT HONOR THEIR WARRANTY. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE CONDITION IS NOT UNUSUAL ONCE THE RV STARTS TO SETTLE. THE DAMAGE COULD HAVE BEEN MINIMIZED IF THE BODY WOULD HAVE BEEN…
Oct 8, 2007 · 3,840 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.