2005 Fleetwood Terra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Fleetwood Terra recalls

Most common 2005 Fleetwood Terra problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	1
Structure	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2017-08-08, Service Brakes
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS BECAME CORRODED AND WOULD ONLY PARTIALLY ALLOW BRAKE PAD RELEASE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE ROTORS. THIS RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE, MELTED ABS SENSOR AND WARPED ROTORS. REPAIR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS, BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS. MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. REAR BRAKE CALIPERS STUCK THE SAME WAY (SECOND TRIP) AT APPROXIMATELY 65000 MILES, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS, PADS AND ROTORS ON THE REAR. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY ON EITHER OCCASION. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE FIRST TIME DURING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, THE SECOND WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC.

2008-12-22, Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR CAPS CONTAINED BUBBLES AND CRACKS. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SIDING AND INTERIOR SHOWER AREA WALL CONTAINED BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CAP BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RELATED FAULTY DESIGN WITH THE J MOLDING SEALANT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

2008-08-01, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD TERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UNIT MAY BE INCLUDED IN A RECALL, AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SHUT OFF THE UNIT. THE DOMETIC MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PREVENT THE UNIT FROM CATCHING FIRE. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER SPEAKING WITH DOMETIC, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING HIS REFRIGERATOR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THE FRACTURE BEFORE THEY WILL INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELD. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,000.

2005 Fleetwood Terra questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Terra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Terra: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Fleetwood Terra 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.