2006 Fleetwood Prowler Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Fleetwood Prowler recalls

Most common 2006 Fleetwood Prowler problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Service Brakes, Electric	1
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2019-02-26, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROWLER TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE OPERATING THE TRAILER, THE CONTACT'S BRAND NEW TIRES BEGAN RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS NOT STABLE AND LIMITED THE SPEED TO 50 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TRIED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND FOUND OUT THAT THE COMPANY WAS OUT OF BUSINESS. THE COMPANY THAT TOOK ITS PLACE WAS CONTACT AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS PURCHASED AT CAMPING WORLD OF LUBBOCK (

2008-06-23, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THE MAIN WIRE THAT SHE PLUGGED INTO THE BOX FOR ELECTRICITY WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER ASKED HER TO SEND THEM PICTURES FOR FURTHER REVIEW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE. UPDATED 07/10/08. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY 3 ELECTRICIANS THAT THE WIRING WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. UPDATED 07/08/08. *JB

2007-06-22, Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRAILER BEGAN TO FISHTAIL UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CROSS MEMBERS DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIVETS DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAUSED THE CROSS MEMBERS TO FAIL. AS OF JUNE 22, 2007, THE TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WOULD APPLY SINCE THE TRAILER DOES NOT HAVE AN ENGINE.

2007-05-22, Structure
ON APRIL 24, 2007 ME AND MY SON WENT TO SUSQUEHANNA RV TO FINALIZE THE 2006 3102BHS TRAVEL TRAILER IT COST OVER $21,000. I PAID OVER $6,000 CASH ,AND THE REST WAS FINANCED WITH UNION NATIONAL BANK. IT WAS DELIVERED ON MAY 9, 2007. MY DAUGHTER GOT ON IT AN HOUR IT WAS DELIVERED AND IT CRACKED AND BROKE, SHE WEIGHED 185 POUNDS. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM FLEETWWOD SAID MAYBE SHE GOT ON IT WRONGLY, SHE MADE SO MANY EXCUSES.*AK MY DAUGHTER HAS TO SLEEP ON AN AIR MATTRESS NEXT TO THE OTHER DAUGHTER ON THE BOTTOM BUNK. THE TOP BUNK IS USED FOR THEIR CLOTHES, ITS NOT SAFE FOR ANYTHING ELSE. I WANT TO SEE THE EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE HIDING WITH THE BUNK BED WEIGHT LIMIT. MY DAUGHTER COULD OF GOTTE

2006-11-16, Service Brakes, Electric
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING A CAMPER AT 55 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE LIGHT FOR THE CAMPER INDICATED THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE CAMPER WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE FLOOR AND REPLACED THE WIRING, CONVERTER AND FUSES. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 -ALL THE FACTORY WIRING SHORTED OUT DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT BURNING OUT 6 ITEMS PLUS THE ELECTRIC BRAKES. THE CONSUMER DROVE 100 MILES TO THE DEALER WITHOUT BRAKES, LIGHTS, ETC. AND BURNED HALF INCH THICK CABLE IN TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND CORRECTED THE SECOND TIME. *NM

2006 Fleetwood Prowler questions

Does the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Power Train:Axle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Service Brakes, Electric (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Fleetwood Prowler 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.