2006 Fleetwood Prowler Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V320000Jul 15, 200870,101 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Fleetwood Prowler 2003–2007, Revolution 2003–2007, Bounder 2003–2007 +20 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible 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 this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in…

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• 07V006000Jan 5, 200733 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Fleetwood Prowler 2006, Terry 2006, Wilderness Advantage 2006

  Reported issue: Certain fifth wheel travel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is incorrect.

  Possible consequence: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Owners will be sent correct federal certification and trailer weight information tags and installation instructions. An owner can have these tags installed at their dealership if they do not want to install the tags themselves. The recall began on january 24, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

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• 06V060000Feb 28, 200621 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Fleetwood Prowler 2006, Wilderness 2006, Terry 2006

  Reported issue: Certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers may have been equipped with improperly hardened axle wheel studs.

  Possible consequence: Improperly tightened wheel studs may break at any time, causing the wheel and tire assembly to separate from the trailer, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury or a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the trailer hub and drum assemblies free of charge. The recall began on march 29, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-455-3307.

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• 06V012000Jan 18, 200614 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Axle assembly
  Covers: Fleetwood Prowler 2006, Wilderness 2006, Terry 2006

  Reported issue: On certain travel trailers, the axle width is too narrow causing the tires to rub on the inside of the wheel well housing.

  Possible consequence: This can cause the tires to fatigue and prematurely fail, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and change the axle free of charge. The manufacturer has telephoned all dealers and owners concerning this recall. A followup letter will be sent during january or february 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

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