2009 Fleetwood Providence Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 21, 2009 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Providence years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Fleetwood Providence so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2009 Fleetwood Providence recalls (3)

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Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cablesMay 21, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V175000 · 383 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 311 my 2008-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and bounder diesel motor home. The battery cable may become dislodged and come in contact with the driver shaft causing entanglement or abrasion to the battery cable.

Risk: This could lead to an electrical short which may result in a fire or un-commanded vehicle shutdown which may result in a loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace damage battery cables and secure the battery cable harness above the drive shaft free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cablesFeb 18, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V056000 · 3,782 vehicles

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.

Equipment:other:labelsJul 1, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V292000 · 226 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' the occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.

Risk: Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Fleetwood Providence?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Fleetwood Providence?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2009 Fleetwood Providence a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Providence model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.