2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
The 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD, potentially affecting up to 70,101 vehicles.
Recall 08V320000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 70,101 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LPG LINES AND FITTINGS, DURING MANUFACTURING SOME LPG GAS LINES WERE CROSS THREADED LEADING TO SUBSEQUENT LPG LEAK THAT MAY HAVE TO INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION. WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER (MALLARD/FLEETWOOD) SINCE THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE METAL CROSS BEAMS UNDER THE TRAILER BENT CAUSING THE LEFT SIDE WALL AND FLOOR TO BOWED. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT FIND A SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE. UPDATED 12/15/2006 - THE TRAILER SAT AT THE DEALER FROM 9/30/06 TO 11/30/06 YET NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FLEETWOOD WHO CLAIMED THEY WOULD FIX THE BEAMS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0122 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
IN SOME CASES THE RAMP DOOR ASSIST SPRING WILL NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO REMAIN IN THE COMPLETELY OPEN POSITION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD MALLARD
- 2000 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 2 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 3 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 3 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 1 complaint
- 2005 FLEETWOOD MALLARD (current)
- 2006 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 1 complaint
- 2007 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 2 complaints
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