2006 Fleetwood Prowler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prowler years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler. That ranks 8th out of 13 Prowler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Fleetwood Prowler 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 | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Fleetwood Prowler recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers may have been equipped with improperly hardened axle wheel studs.
Risk: Improperly tightened wheel studs may break at any time, causing the wheel and tire assembly to separate from the trailer, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the trailer hub and drum assemblies free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-455-3307.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: On certain travel trailers, the axle width is too narrow causing the tires to rub on the inside of the wheel well housing.
Risk: This can cause the tires to fatigue and prematurely fail, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and change the axle free of charge. The manufacturer has telephoned all dealers and owners concerning this recall. A followup letter will be sent during january or february 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROWLER TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE OPERATING THE TRAILER, THE CONTACT'S BRAND NEW TIRES BEGAN RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT STABLE AND LIMITED THE SPEED TO 50 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT AND…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood prowler. The contact stated that an electrical fire occurred in the vehicle. The main wire that she plugged into the box for electricity was the cause of the failure. The fire caused extensive damage, but the vehicle was not destroyed. A police report was filed…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood prowler. While driving 60 mph, the trailer began to fishtail uncontrollably. The contact noticed that the cross members detached from the trailer. The dealer stated that the rivets detached from the frame, which caused the cross members to fail. As of june 22…
On april 24, 2007 me and my son went to susquehanna rv to finalize the 2006 3102bhs travel trailer it cost over $21,000. I paid over $6,000 cash ,and the rest was financed with union national bank. It was delivered on may 9, 2007. My daughter got on it an hour it was delivered and it cracked and…
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling a camper at 55 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake light for the camper indicated the brakes were inoperable. The camper was towed to the dealer, who determined the wiring was caught between the frame and the floor and replaced the wiring, converter…
Other Fleetwood Prowler years
← 2005 Prowler · 2007 Prowler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Prowler | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 Prowler | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 Prowler | 21 | 9 |
| 2003 Prowler | 9 | 3 |
| 2002 Prowler | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 Prowler | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Prowler | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 Prowler | 11 | 2 |
| 1998 Prowler | 10 | 2 |
| 1997 Prowler | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Prowler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Prowler | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, service brakes, electric problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prowler model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.