2006 Fleetwood Prowler problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler.
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- Ford Freestar (Van): 1 of 3 decoded VINs · 3 Ford Freestar 2006 recalls on MotorDeets
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Fleetwood recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Power Train #06V012000 · 2006 · 14 units
Problem: On certain travel trailers, the axle width is too narrow causing the tires to rub on the inside of the wheel well housing.
Risk: This can cause the tires to fatigue and prematurely fail, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and change the axle free of charge. the manufacturer has telephoned all dealers and owners concerning this recall. a followup letter will be sent during january or february 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Wheels #06V060000 · 2006 · 21 units
Problem: Certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers may have been equipped with improperly hardened axle wheel studs.
Risk: Improperly tightened wheel studs may break at any time, causing the wheel and tire assembly to separate from the trailer, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the trailer hub and drum assemblies free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-455-3307.
Equipment #08V320000 · 2008 · 70,101 units
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling o
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 2006 Prowler. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2006 Fleetwood Prowler problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.