Model year record

2001 Fleetwood Terra recalls & problems

The 2001 Fleetwood Terra has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMar 19, 2007

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V120000167,096 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Service brakes, hydraulicMar 4, 2003

Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Recall 03V06600011,194 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Risk: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.

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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer	1	0	0	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system	1	0	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
DT: 2001 FLEETWOOD TERRA 31H. THE CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE OR ON A ROUGH PATCH OF THE ROAD THE FRONT END SHAKES. THE FOLLOWING YEAR THIS MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO A DEALERSHIP WHILE ON VACATION, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING HOME FROM VACATION THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AGAIN AND STILL NOTHING WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT FLEETWOOD WILL NOT FIX THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS MORE AT 55-65 MPH.*AK
Jul 3, 2005 · 15,000 miles
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND MAYTAG SENT 2 SEPARATE SERVICE CONTRACTORS TO SERVICE THE MICROWAVE. THE MICROWAVE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND IS CURRENTLY INOPERABLE. *AK *MR
Dec 29, 2003

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