2005 Fleetwood Pioneer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

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

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Pioneer?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2005 Fleetwood Pioneer recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V320Jul 15, 200870,101 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Trailer Hitches1
Seats1

What owners report

2006-10-16, Seats
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING ON A BENCH SEAT AND LEANING BACKWARD, THE BACK OF THE SEAT FELL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *AK UPDATED 10/31/2006 - THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRAILER WAS IN STORAGE FOR OVER A YEAR BEFORE BEING USED. THE CONSUMER REPAIRED THE SEAT HIMSELF. *NM
2005-08-19, Trailer Hitches
I PURCHASED A 30FT TRAVEL TRAILER THAT WAS DISCLOSED (BROCHURE) TO HAVE A 1025LBS TONGUE WEIGHT, THE COACH WEIGHT WAS DISCLOSED (BROCHURE) TO WEIGHT 6500LBS. THE ACTUAL DRY TONGUE WEIGHT IS 2040LBS AND THE ACTUAL TRAILER WEIGHT IS 9000LBS. THIS IS A TREMENDOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS TRAILER AS THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS V HITCH IS 1200LBS. A CLASS V HITCH IS THE BEST HITCH THAT IS MADE FOR A BUMPER STYLE HITCH. THERE IS A STANDARD THAT IS USED FOR ALL HITCH MANUFACTURES FOR THE TRAILERS AND THE TRUCKS THAT TOW THE VEHICLES. FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SAEJ684C STANDARD-AKA J684C STANDARD. FLEETWOOD DOES KNOW THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AND ADMITS THAT IT IS A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTU

2005 Fleetwood Pioneer questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Trailer Hitches (1), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer 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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