2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
The 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA, potentially affecting up to 71,813 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 06V055000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,236 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Consequence: THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
View full details →Recall 05V278000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 476 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND INCORRECT CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.
Consequence: OVERLOADING CAN DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BOLTS SHEARED OFF OF A 2006 MODEL YEAR FLEETWOOD CAMPER TRAILER DURING TRANSIT RESULTING IN THE TIRE FALLING OFF THE BACK OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER HAD ABOUT 4,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT CORRODED - THE CAMPER IS STORED INDOORS OTHER THAN DURING VACATION. LUCKILY THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED WITHIN A NATIONAL PARK RATHER THAN ON A HIGHWAY. THE TIRE WAS NOT RECOVERED - REPORTED TO NPS OFFICE (RAINER NP). REPORTED TO FLEETWOOD ON 8/24/07 - THEY INFORMED ME TO CONTACT MY DEALER. CONTACTED HILLTOP TRAILER SALES (800-642-2649) SAME DAY. DEALER COMMENTED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND IDENTICAL INCIDENT REPORTED TO THEM WITHIN A SHORT TIME (WEEKS). BOTH INCIDENTS INVOLVED FLEETWOOD HIGHLANDER NIAGRA MODELS. THE DEALER IS PLANNING TO REPLACE THE BOLTS AND REIMBURSE FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE PURCHASED WHILE TRAVELING. WHILE THIS INCIDENT DID NOT HARM ANYONE, THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH DIFFERENT IF THE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. *TR
SPARE TIRE MOUNTING BOLTS SHEARED OFF OF A 2006 MODEL YEAR FLEETWOOD CAMPER TRAILER DURING TRANSIT RESULTING IN THE TIRE FALLING OFF THE BACK OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER HAD ABOUT 4,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE MOUNTING BOLTS WERE NOT CORRODED - THE CAMPER IS STORED INDOORS OTHER THAN DURING VACATION. LUCKILY THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED WITHIN A NATIONAL PARK RATHER THAN ON A HIGHWAY. THE TIRE WAS NOT RECOVERED - REPORTED TO NPS OFFICE (RAINER NP). REPORTED TO FLEETWOOD ON 8/24/07 - THEY INFORMED ME TO CONTACT MY DEALER. CONTACTED HILLTOP TRAILER SALES (800-642-2649) SAME DAY. DEALER COMMENTED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND IDENTICAL INCIDENT REPORTED TO THEM WITHIN A SHORT TIME (WEEKS). BOTH INCIDENTS INVOLVED FLEETWOOD HIGHLANDER NIAGRA MODELS. THE DEALER IS PLANNING TO REPLACE THE BOLTS AND REIMBURSE FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE PURCHASED WHILE TRAVELING. WHILE THIS INCIDENT DID NOT HARM ANYONE, THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH DIFFERENT IF THE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD TIOGA
- 2001 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 0 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 2 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 1 complaint
- 2005 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 0 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD TIOGA (current)
- 2007 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 3 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 3 complaints
- 2009 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 1 complaint
- 2010 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 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 FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints