2011 Fleetwood Terra Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 26, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Terra years
Not enough data 8th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Fleetwood Terra. That ranks 8th out of 20 Terra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 900 miles. 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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Most common 2011 Fleetwood Terra problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility1 · ~900 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility1100%900——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2011 Fleetwood Terra recalls (3)

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Electrical system:wiringMay 24, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V298000 · 703 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.

Risk: A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.

Exterior lighting:headlightsNov 10, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V577000 · 84 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 terra class a motor homes manufactured from june 6, 2010, through october 4, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the high-beam and low-beam headlights are not in the correct positions as specified by fmvss 108.

Risk: Incorrect positioning of the high and low-beams on headlights could result in glare to oncoming drivers and/or reduced visibility of the motor home increasing the risk of a crash with the motor home.

Fix: Dealers will remove the existing high-beam and low-beam headlights and replace them with different low-beam and high-beam headlights in order to comply with the applicable standards of fmvss108. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

EquipmentOct 29, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V539000 · 83 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling certain class-a and class-c motor homes equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Fix: Fleetwood is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749.

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 2011 fleetwood terra motor home. While driving 60 mph in rainy weather conditions he turned the windshield wipers on and the top of the blade blocked his vision as they moved back and forth. The contact stated that he could not adjust the seat; therefore, he had to lower his…

Visibility · received Feb 10, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10381413

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Fleetwood Terra?

Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Fleetwood Terra?

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

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.