CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Fleetwood Orbit has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Fleetwood Orbit recalls
Most common 2005 Fleetwood Orbit problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD ORBIT FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2652. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REFRIGERATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN TWO YEARS DUE TO AMMONIA LEAKING FROM THE UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO REPLACED THE UNIT AT THEIR EXPENSE BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE UNIT CATCHING FIRE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
2005 FLEETWOOD ORBIT'S FOUR BRAKES HAD DAMAGED WIRING SHORTING THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *KB THE WIRES TO THE MAGNETS WERE RUBBING ON THE HUBS TO THE EXTENT THAT ONE PAIR WAS WORN THROUGH, SHORTING OUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE ONE GOOD BRAKE DID NOT HAVE THE WIRE RETAINING CLIPS FASTENED. THE BRAKES WERE BY QUALITY TRAILER PRODUCTS. ONE WHEEL WAS BADLY MISALIGNED RESULTING IN EXTREME TIRE WEAR. WITHIN THE FIRST 500 MILES ONE WIRE FROM THE BRAKE HOUSING SHORTED TO THE FRAME RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE, THE WIRE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SLACK. *NM
2005 Fleetwood Orbit questions
Does the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Fleetwood Orbit 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.