2006 Fleetwood Providence recalls and problems

The 2006 Fleetwood Providence has 4 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Fleetwood Providence vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Fleetwood Providence recalls

Recall 09V-056: Electrical System

Reported Feb 18, 2009 · 3,782 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 3,782 my 2006-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and boulder diesel motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge located on top of a shelf installed over the driveshaft.

Risk: This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire.

Fix: Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on may, 26 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Recall 08V-320: Equipment

Reported Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

Recall 06V-055: Equipment

Reported Feb 23, 2006 · 1,236 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.

Risk: This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

Recall 05V-333: Equipment

Reported Jul 27, 2005 · 2,435 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: 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.

2006 Fleetwood Providence problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Visibility2
Structure1
Visibility/Wiper1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,502 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Fleetwood Providence complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · at 8,000 miles · reported Oct 4, 2014
First I noticed the bedroom window fogging up. Service folks told me the seal was broken, and only option was to replace it. I have an extended warranty, but windows apparently are not covered. They estimated $800 to fix window. I decided I could live with it. But, then, one after another, the other windows have lost their seal, and all of them are now cloudy. No one will assume any responsibility for this defect. When you buy a quarter of a million dollar rv, it seems that the windows should not fail. My rv has been stored inside since purchasing new. The rv has about 20,000 miles on it.…
Structure · at 900 miles · reported May 19, 2013
My concern began late 2006 after the purchase of my 2006 rv fleetwood providence in december. Thereafter it appeared that during the cold period to include rain it was the early spring of 2007 when we noticed the windows around the corners begun to cloud just slightly around the driver's side window. The seal was then checked and service was indicated that it was good. As time went on, the problem worsen spreading to the other windows in the unit; particularly when it rained the moist turned into deep clouding and is continuous which makes it very difficult to see through particularly when…
Visibility · at 7,502 miles · reported Jan 6, 2012
I own a 2006 fleetwood providence motor home with a serious safety issue. The dual pane windows are obstructed by a gaseous fog due to the failure of the seal between the glass. I would accept that one, possibly two dual pane windows may lose their seal and fog over time but every window on this vehicle is fogged to the point of making it unsafe to drive. I have difficulty seeing traffic through the side view mirrors. My vehicle is out of warranty but at 5 years and 19,000 miles but there is nothing an owner can reasonably do to "maintain" the windows to keep this from happening. Based on…
Visibility · reported Oct 4, 2009
I have a 2006 fleetwood providence rv. All of my stationary windows are "fogging up" which is a nuisance in itself. However, my biggest concern is the driver's side window. It is so foggy I'm unable to clearly see my side rearview mirror. Both times I've contacted fleetwood regarding this issue I was told there's nothing they can do about it. It is definitely a safety issue that all of my fleetwood friends are concerned about.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Fleetwood Providence have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Fleetwood Providence: 09V-056 (electrical system), 08V-320 (equipment), 06V-055 (equipment), 05V-333 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Fleetwood Providence?

Owners report visibility problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,502 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.