2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
The 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Electric (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Trailer Hitches (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX, potentially affecting up to 429 vehicles.
Recall 06V455000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 429 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD CHEYENNE (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE ELECTRIC BRAKES HAS FAILED DUE TO THE ROUTER THAT RUNS OVER THE AXLES AND THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED ALSO. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A HARD BUMP IN THE ROAD, WHICH PUSHED THE AXLES UP TO THE FRAME AND CAUSED THE CABLE TO SEVER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HAS NOT YET RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,000. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT REPLACED IT, BUT IN THE COURSE OF A WEEK, ALL SEVEN TIRES FAILED. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE GREENBALL FREEWAY, SIZE 75016. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
ON 12/23/06 A WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILER ROLLED OVER IN COLTON, CA ON THE SOUTHBOUND 215 NEAR WASHINGTON EXIT, IN FRONT OF THE GIANT RV DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. I AM IN THE RV INDUSTRY, SO CONTACTED THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE THEM AWARE. THEY INDICATED IN A LATER CONVERSATION THEY DO NOT REPORT TO NHTSA ON THE TREAD ACT WHEN I SAW ONE OF THE PEOPLE AT AN INDUSTRY EVENT, AND THIS UNIT HAS A KNOWN FAILURE FOR A LIGHT TONGUE, CAUSING ROLL OVERS. NHTSA NEEDED TO ENFORCE TREAD OR MORE PEOPLE CAN GET HURT. AT LEAST ONE PERSON WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FROM THIS ROLLOVER , THE WIFE. THIS UNIT WAS A WEEKEND WARRIOR TRAILER, THEY WERE NOT LISTED ON YOUR SELECTION EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE THE LARGEST TOY BOX RV MAKER IN THE US. THIS WAS NOT A FLEETWOOD, BUT ITWAS THE SAME TYPE OF TRAILER AS THE INFORMATION BELOW.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0271 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACE THE CONTROLLER FOR POWER GEAR ELECTRIC JACK LEVELERS. *KB UPDATED ON 10/01/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/28/10. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD GEARBOX
- 2005 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX — 10 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX — 2 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX (current)
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints