2006 Fleetwood Terry Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 29, 2010 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Terry years
Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Terry. That ranks 7th out of 13 Terry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2006 Fleetwood Terry problems

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

Equipment1
Structure1 · ~450 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Structure150%450——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712010: 120101

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Fleetwood Terry recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJul 15, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V320000 · 70,101 vehicles

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/studsFeb 28, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V060000 · 21 vehicles

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 assemblyJan 18, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V012000 · 14 vehicles

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.

2006 fleetwood terry 39ft rv. Consumer writes regarding refrigerator recall *tgw the consumer stated he awoke to the sound of his co alarm and the strong smell of ammonia. After realizing it was coming from the refrigerator, he shut the unit down. After doing some research, he discovered a recall…

Equipment · received Dec 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10373125

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood terry. While driving 40 mph, both fenders on the vehicle fell off due to fender fatigue. The trailer was hitched to a minivan. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a repair shop and the trailer has not been repaired. The current mileage is 2,200 and failure…

Structure · received May 9, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10190248

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Terry?

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

Was there a recall on the 2006 Fleetwood Terry?

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

Was the 2006 Fleetwood Terry a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Terry model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.