Model year record

2005 Fleetwood Jamboree Gt recalls & problems

The 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree Gt has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMay 22, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V232000135 vehicles

Problem: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 135 MY 2004-2006 JAMBOREE GT AND TIOGA SL 29S MODEL MOTOR HOMES. THE BLACK IRON PROPANE PLUMBING, LOCATED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH CHASSIS COMPONENTS AND, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, BECOME PINCHED OR CRUSHED.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE THE BLACK IRON PROPANE PIPE WITH A KIT THAT PROVIDES THE COMPONENTS TO MOVE THE LINE TO THE SIDE OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL. DEALERS WILL PERFORM THIS REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.

EquipmentAug 27, 2004

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V419000197 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE RANGE TOP LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) CONNECTION LINE IS A FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTOR. THIS HOSE IS ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A BURNER AND MAY MELT WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
Risk: IF MELTING OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER LPG HOSE CONNECTION IN THE RANGE TOP WITH A COPPER LPG CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft	1	—
Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Interior lighting	1	—
VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices	1	—
SuspensionRear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle	1	—
StructureBody	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Structure › Body
The contact owned a 2015 Fiat 500C being towed by a 2005 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the Fiat detached from the Ford at the tow bar without warning. No other vehicles were struck due to the failure. There were no injuries were reported. There was no police report filed. The 2015 Fiat 500C was removed from the tow bar and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturers of the vehicles were notified of the failure. The failure mileage for the 2015 Fiat 500 was 134,000. The failure mileage for 2005 Ford E-450 was 125,000. The contact stated that the detachment happened at the hitch…
Apr 29, 2023 · 125,000 miles
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
MY WIFE DEBBY AND I BOUGHT A NEW RV AT DAN GAMELS IN ROCKLIN CA. THE RV IS A 31W GT JAMBOREE BY FLEETWOOD. WE HAVE OWED IT FOR 14 MONTHS AND THE RV HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR ALMOST 200 DAYS. WE HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND NOBODY IS WILLING TO HELP US. THE MANUFACTURER JUST BLOWS US OFF, THE DEALERS SAYS "IT'S NOT OUR PROBLEM" WE JUST SELL THEM. THERE MUST BE SOME PROTECTION TO THE CONSUMER? PLEASE HELP US. *JB
Jul 8, 2005 · 231 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTClosed
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR POSSIBLY IMPACT AN OBJECT OR ANOTHER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.ODI CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT SLIDE OUT ROOMS WERE INSTALLED IN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FOLDING TRAILERS. AS PART OF THE INVESTIGATION ODI VISITED A RV SHOW AND THE FLEETWOOD PAXINOS PLANT TO EXAMINE SLIDE OUTS IN VARIOUS NEW MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE SYSTEMS WORK.DURING THE INVESTIGATION ODI LEARNED THAT THERE ARE TWO METHODS USED TO EXTEND SLIDE OUT ROOMS.SOME MANUFACTURERS USE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND OTHERS, SUCH…
PE06005 · opened Jan 20, 2006 · closed May 2, 2006