2001 Fleetwood Expedition Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Fleetwood Expedition recalls

Most common 2001 Fleetwood Expedition problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Tires	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2005-08-25, Structure
FRONT ENTRY DOOR PULLS OPEN AT TOP, AND CAUSES LATCH TO BE STRESSED AND MOVED, REQUIRING CONTINUOUS ADJUSTMENT. DOORS PULLS OPEN ENOUGH AT TOP THAT LIGHT CAN BE SEEN OUTSIDE, WHEN RAINING WATER COMES IN, ALSO CAUSING EXTREEMLY LOUD WIND/AIR NOISE INSIDE VEHICLE. WE FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, THAT MAY CAUSE PRE-MATURE FAILURE ON THE DOOR LATCHING/LOCKING MECHNISM CAUSING THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN DURING OPERATION OF THE UNIT, AS WELL A INTEGRITY OF THE MOTORHOME. WE HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE MOTORHOME, AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX/REPAIR BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT FLEETWOOD HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM IN OTHER/NEWER MODELS BY REPLACING THE DOOR WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN. FLEETWOOD REFUSES TO OFFER AN

2003-12-17, Tires
I DRIVE A 2001 FLEETWOOD 36' EXPEDITION, IT HAD ABOUT 21,00 MILES AT THIS TIME. ON OCTOBER 20, 2003 I HAD A R/F STEERING TIRE BLOWOUT S/E OF ST. LOUIS MO. AROUND 5PM. HAD ROAD SERVICE PUT ON A USED TIRE. SPENT THE NIGHT IN SULLIVAN MO. AT A FLYING-J ABOUT 75 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THE MORNING OF THE 21ST. I CHECKED ALL TIRES FOR CORRECT PRESSURE. NONE WERE FOUND TO BE LOW (100PSI). CONTINUED TRIP TO SPRINGFIELD, MO. WHERE AFTER ABOUT 130 MILES A L/R INSIDE DUAL BLEW.THESE ARE MICHELIN TIRES SIZE XRV 235-80R-22.5. THE FRONT TIRE WAS IN SHREDS AND I HAD NO WAY OF HAULING IT. I LIKE MICHELIN TIRES AND SO ORDER 6 NEW XZE TIRES. THEY WERE JUST PUT ON TODAY. SO AT THIS TIME THE DEALER HAS THE

2003-01-08, Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEAF SPRING BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP LOW TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

2002-05-24, Suspension
EXPERIENCING OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, SOMETIME IT UNEXPECTEDLY BUCK IN AN UP AND DOWNWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, SO DRIVER IS COMPELLED TO REDUCE THEIR SPEED IMMEDIATELY AND ALMOST STOP BEFORE BEING ABLE TO COMMENCE MOVING AGAIN SAFELY. DEALER AND MYSELF AGREE THAT LARGER SHOCKS SHOULD BE DESIGN TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

2001-09-07, Suspension
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN THE CENTER OF THE ROAD, IT WILL DRIFT TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, CONSUMER STATES IN ORDER TO INITIATE A TURN, HE HAS TO TURN THE WHEEL, THEN AFTER A SECOND OR TWO IT STARTS TO TURN, CONSUMER STATES IF HE DOES NOT WAIT FOR A FEW SECONDS HE WILL THEN OVER STEER AND HAVE TO JERK THE VEHICLE BACK, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE IS IN THE BACK, THAT FORCES THE REAR END OUT.**JB

2001 Fleetwood Expedition questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Fleetwood Expedition: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Fleetwood Expedition?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Tires (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Fleetwood Expedition has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.