Fleetwood Terra 2007
Model Terra made in 2007 by Fleetwood got 4 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, electric. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and steering.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V388000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 01/02/2004 to 07/07/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 7858 | 09/01/2006 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/04/2006 | 10/12/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V442000 | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | from 08/25/2005 to 03/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 5606 | 09/19/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 08/28/2008 | 08/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Workhorse is recalling 5,606 my 2006-2008 w42 commercial chassis and w18 recreational vehicle chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. the recall began on september 19, 2008. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or at http://www.navistar.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Workhorse recall no. 20801-c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 07162 | 02/01/2008 | PUB-07162 | 10022825 | Electric levelers may fail to operate properly due to an open circuit in the sensor harness, or a control module that does not function per design. *kb updated 6/14/10. *pe | 09/28/2007 |
| 0271 | 01/01/2008 | PU-07162 | 10022211 | Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe | 07/23/2007 |
| 0274 | 06/01/2007 | 07163 | 10022079 | Condensation may accumulate inside the electric leveler protective brake boot resulting in corrosion of the leveler brake. *kb updated on 10/01/07 *nj | 07/05/2007 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 07261 | 10/01/2007 | 10023453 | Relocate the tailpipe exhaust outlet away from the area directly below the fuel fill. *nj | 12/12/2007 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
| 07163 | 02/01/2009 | 10022565 | Accumulation of moisture inside the electric leveler motor brake boot. this causes corrosion of the leveler brake and subsequent seizure of the leveler motor. fleetwood. *kb updated 7/6/09. *pe | 08/21/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/03/2007 | 1 | 08/11/2006 | |
| Thank you for your timely investigation into the unsafe conditions of the 2007 fleetwood terra lx motorhome i currently own. first is the direct positioning of the exhaust pipe under the fuel fill. fleetwood owner relations in no way sees this as a potential safety hazard and refuses to address this dangerous engineering defect. however, this same exact model, 6 month later is now being produced with the exhaust exiting correctly from the opposite side. secondly, due to a different manufacturing defect, fleetwood had to 'modify' the fuel filler neck and vent line because it would not take fuel. imagine my surprise when i saw their repair was held together by zip ties and thin metal straps. this is secured in no way like the original configuration. given the fatigue prone materials used in the manufacturer's repair, i now question the safety of the fuel delivery system. when this repair fails, possibly while being driven, fuel will be thrown everywhere under the coach for miles. did i mention this patch work repair is directly over the exhaust pipe? please ensure these unsafe conditions are addressed by fleetwood before someone is injured or killed. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/03/2007 | 1 | 08/11/2006 | |
| Thank you for your timely investigation into the unsafe conditions of the 2007 fleetwood terra lx motorhome i currently own. first is the direct positioning of the exhaust pipe under the fuel fill. fleetwood owner relations in no way sees this as a potential safety hazard and refuses to address this dangerous engineering defect. however, this same exact model, 6 month later is now being produced with the exhaust exiting correctly from the opposite side. secondly, due to a different manufacturing defect, fleetwood had to 'modify' the fuel filler neck and vent line because it would not take fuel. imagine my surprise when i saw their repair was held together by zip ties and thin metal straps. this is secured in no way like the original configuration. given the fatigue prone materials used in the manufacturer's repair, i now question the safety of the fuel delivery system. when this repair fails, possibly while being driven, fuel will be thrown everywhere under the coach for miles. did i mention this patch work repair is directly over the exhaust pipe? please ensure these unsafe conditions are addressed by fleetwood before someone is injured or killed. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 07/29/2008 | 6027 | 1 | 11/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood terry lx31m. when the contact attempted to close the storage door on the driver's side, the latch would not connect. she could not close the door. the contact also noticed that the doors did not fit properly on the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the doors needed to be adjusted. she did not notice any differences beforehand. the current and failure mileages were 6,027. updated 09/24/08. *lj the steps extended when they shouldn't have. updated 09/26/08. 8jb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/29/2008 | 6027 | 1 | 11/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood terry lx31m. when the contact attempted to close the storage door on the driver's side, the latch would not connect. she could not close the door. the contact also noticed that the doors did not fit properly on the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the doors needed to be adjusted. she did not notice any differences beforehand. the current and failure mileages were 6,027. updated 09/24/08. *lj the steps extended when they shouldn't have. updated 09/26/08. 8jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV | CARSON CITY | MICHAEL HOHL RV |