2005 Fleetwood Terra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2005 Fleetwood Terra. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this solution IS exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Workhorse IS handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Both front brake calipers became corroded and would only partially allow brake pad release, causing excessive heat from constant contact with the rotors. this resulted in brake failure, melted ABS sensor and warped rotors. repair required replacement of rotors, brake calipers and pads. mileage…
Both front brake calipers became corroded and would only partially allow brake pad release, causing excessive heat from constant contact with the rotors. this resulted in brake failure, melted ABS sensor and warped rotors. repair required replacement of rotors, brake calipers and pads. mileage approximately 60000 miles. rear brake calipers stuck the same way (second trip) at approximately 65000 miles, resulting in excessive heat and replacement of calipers, pads and rotors on the rear. there was no accident or injury on either occasion. in both instances, the vehicle was in motion, the first time during mountainous terrain, the second while driving in city traffic.
- Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood terra. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front and rear caps contained bubbles and cracks. also, the passenger side exterior siding and interior shower area wall contained bubbles. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood terra. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front and rear caps contained bubbles and cracks. also, the passenger side exterior siding and interior shower area wall contained bubbles. the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and they recommended that the front passenger side cap be replaced. the technician stated that there was a manufacturer related faulty design with the j molding sealant. the failure and current mileages were unknown.
- Equipment
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood terra. the contact stated that the refrigerator was not functioning properly. the dealer stated that the unit may be included in a recall, and advised the contact to shut off the unit. the dometic manufacturer stated that they would install a heat shield to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood terra. the contact stated that the refrigerator was not functioning properly. the dealer stated that the unit may be included in a recall, and advised the contact to shut off the unit. the dometic manufacturer stated that they would install a heat shield to prevent the unit from catching fire. approximately two weeks after speaking with dometic, the contact received a recall notice stating his refrigerator was included in the recall. they also stated that the contact would have to repair the fracture before they will install the heat shield. the recall number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 14,000.
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