CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2005 Fleetwood Wilderness recalls
Most common 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
PURCHASED NEW=OCT.2004.......... 2005 FLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER 25RKS......... MFG. INSTALLED INADEQUATE TIRES............ VEH.GVWR= 7250 LB.... TIRES MAX= 7280 LB LOAD C......... THREE TIRES POP SIDEWALLS WITHIN 1 YR......... VERY DANGEROUS HIGHWAY POTENTIALS........ MFG. SHOULD USE LOAD D FOR GVWR 7250 LB...
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DURING DELIVERY. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED / CLAMPED BETWEEN CHASSIS AND FLOORING. THIS CAUSED THE HARNESS WIRING TO SHORT OUT AND CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FLOORING / INSULATION. DAMAGE INCLUDED SMOKE, REROUTING / REPAIR OF BURNT HARNESS, REPAIR OF SLIDE SWITCH, SLIDE SWITCH HARNESS, SLIDE SWITCH CONNECTOR, SLIDE SWITCH MOTOR, SEVERAL FUSES, INCLUDING THOSE ON THE TOW VEHICLE. HARNESS HAS BEEN REROUTED AND REPAIRED. FUSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL. REMAINING PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED PENDING AVAILABILITY FROM FLEETWOOD. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS. SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E076000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,400. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE TRAILER.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE CAMPER WAS NOT LEVEL WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED A CRACK ON THE C-CHANNEL FRAME, WHICH SHEARED THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE CAMPER. HE STATED THAT THE REAR LATCHES FOR THE REAR DOOR BENT AND HE BELIEVED THAT THE SHEARED BOLTS CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MILEAGE AND ENGINE INFORMATION WERE NOT APPLICABLE.
EVENTS: TOWED 27' FLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER FROM HEWITT, TX TO RED RIVER, NM. FAILURE: STEEL FRAME WHICH HOLDS REAR BUMPER AND ALSO HOLDS SPARE TIRE BEGAN TEARING OFF FRAME OF TRAVEL TRAILER, EVENTUALLY IF NOT CAUGHT IN TIME BUMPER W/SPARE TIRE ATTACHED WOULD HAVE DETACHED FROM TRAILER. CORRECTIVE ACTION: TOOK TO DEALER, FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES CLAIMED IT WAS NOT A STRUCTURAL OR INSTALLATION DEFECT EVEN THOUGH ANCIRA DEALERSHIP ALSO AGREED THIS WAS FACTORY FLAW IN THE DESIGN/INSTALLATION. *NM
2005 Fleetwood Wilderness questions
Does the 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Structure (1), Trailer Hitches (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Fleetwood Wilderness 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.