Fleetwood Terra 2005

Model Terra made in 2005 by Fleetwood got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

Terra year 2005

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2005

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
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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EQUIPMENT
07/01/2008	14000
	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.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
11/08/2008
	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.