2006 Fleetwood Flair Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Fleetwood Flair has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

5Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Fleetwood Flair recalls

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 09V198Jun 2, 2009509 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V320Jul 15, 200870,101 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 06V388Oct 4, 20067,858 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 06V218Jun 19, 2006947 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 06V055Feb 23, 20061,236 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Fleetwood Flair problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Trailer Hitches1

What owners report

2011-07-26, Trailer Hitches
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD FLAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, THE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE FRAME BROKE APART. THE CONTACT WAS TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING THE FAILURE AND AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED DETACHED AND ROLLED ACROSS THE ROADWAY BEFORE CRASHING. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED BECAUSE THEY WERE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
2010-06-28, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD FLAIR RV. WHILE BRAKING FROM 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V198000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE BRAKES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE ENOUGH FOR REPAIRS. THE CYLINDERS WERE LUBRICATED BY THE DEALER YET NO FURTHER REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000.
2007-07-05, Structure
TOOK THE MOTOR HOME FOR REPAIR OF THE FRAME DUE TO THE FLOOR SAGGING ON 11/2006. AT THE TIME THEY WELDED THE FRAME TO SUPPORT THE FLOOR. THEN , THERE WAS A REAR AXLE NOISE ,AND I TOOK IT IN TO GET REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY ON 6/2007. THEY INFORMED AT ME THAT TIME THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN EXTENDED. THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT THE RV DEALER TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT. ON 7/5/2007 I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THEMFORD DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER SAYING THAT HE RECEIVED A BILL FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE AXLE REPAIR, ALSO, TELLING ME THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE DUE TO THE ALTERATION OF THE FRAME. THEY TOLD ME THE REPAIRS COST OVER $4,000.00. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND THEY TOLD ME WHEN THE

2006 Fleetwood Flair questions

Does the 2006 Fleetwood Flair have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Fleetwood Flair: Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Flair?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Power Train (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Fleetwood Flair has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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