2006 Fleetwood Gearbox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Gearbox years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Gearbox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Fleetwood Gearbox recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Certain fifth wheel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag was printed with an incorrect tire value of 80 psi and the correct tire pressure value is 65 psi.
Risk: Driving with over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure that could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new federal certification tag information along with installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The recall began on january 12, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-445-3307.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 38 ft 17000 lbs fifth wheel trailer toy hauler. The door that comes down in the back is separating from the trailer i can see day light through the one inch gap. The door is held on with a few bolts that are stripped. If it is not fixed and the door comes off it could cause a major…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood gearbox. The contact stated that the entire trailer bounced vertically when in motion. The failure occurred on all road surfaces. A mechanic balanced the tires, but the failure continued. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. No other vehicle…
Other Fleetwood Gearbox years
← 2005 Gearbox · 2007 Gearbox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Gearbox | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Gearbox | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Gearbox | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Gearbox model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.