2007 Fleetwood Terra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Terra years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Fleetwood Terra. That is the most of any Terra model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Fleetwood Terra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 6,027 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 6,027 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Fleetwood Terra recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Problem: Workhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 w42 commercial chassis and w18 recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk: If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. The recall began on september 19, 2008. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or at http://www.navistar.com.
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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: 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.
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.
2008 >101f stopped, let engine running for about 10min engine turned off by itself. Tried to restart but, no starter engagement, had to turn of the ign. Switched and then the engine restarted, continue to drive for a few miles and engine turned off again this time in the middle of the road. Tried…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood terry lx31m. When the contact attempted to close the storage door on the driver's side, the latch would not connect. She could not close the door. The contact also noticed that the doors did not fit properly on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Thank you for your timely investigation into the unsafe conditions of the 2007 fleetwood terra lx motorhome i currently own. First is the direct positioning of the exhaust pipe under the fuel fill. Fleetwood owner relations in no way sees this as a potential safety hazard and refuses to address…
Other Fleetwood Terra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Terra | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Terra | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Terra | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Terra | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Terra | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 Terra | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Terra | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Terra | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Terra | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Terra | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 Terra | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Terra | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Terra | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Terra | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Terra | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Fleetwood Terra?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Fleetwood Terra?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Fleetwood Terra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Terra model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.