2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA
The 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA, potentially affecting up to 77,959 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 →Recall 06V388000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 7,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS BECAME CORRODED AND WOULD ONLY PARTIALLY ALLOW BRAKE PAD RELEASE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THIS RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE, MELTED ABS SENSOR AND WARPED ROTORS. REPAIR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS, BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS. MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. REAR BRAKE CALIPERS STUCK THE SAME WAY (SECOND TRIP) AT APPROXIMATELY 65000 MILES, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS, PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY ON EITHER OCCASION. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE FIRST TIME DURING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, THE SECOND WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR CAPS CONTAINED BUBBLES AND CRACKS. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SIDING AND INTERIOR SHOWER AREA WALL CONTAINED BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CAP BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RELATED FAULTY DESIGN WITH THE J MOLDING SEALANT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UNIT MAY BE INCLUDED IN A RECALL, AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SHUT OFF THE UNIT. THE DOMETIC MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PREVENT THE UNIT FROM CATCHING FIRE. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER SPEAKING WITH DOMETIC, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING HIS REFRIGERATOR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THE FRACTURE BEFORE THEY WILL INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELD. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,000.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD TERRA
- 2000 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 0 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 2 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 3 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 0 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 2 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA (current)
- 2006 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 0 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 7 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 0 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 0 complaints
- 2010 FLEETWOOD TERRA — 0 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