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2006 Fleetwood Gearbox Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Fleetwood Gearbox owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox, describing incidents dated August 1, 2006 to September 10, 2008.

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Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10250391 · Filed December 1, 2008
I HAVE A 38 FT 17000 LBS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER TOY HAULER. THE DOOR THAT COMES DOWN IN THE BACK IS SEPARATING FROM THE TRAILER I CAN SEE DAY LIGHT THROUGH THE ONE INCH GAP. THE DOOR IS HELD ON WITH A FEW BOLTS THAT ARE STRIPPED. IF IT IS NOT FIXED AND THE DOOR COMES OFF IT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR PROBLEM…
ODI #10203980 · Filed September 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE TRAILER BOUNCED VERTICALLY WHEN IN MOTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ALL ROAD SURFACES. A MECHANIC BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. NO OTHER VEHICLE…

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FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAGS/PART 567

NHTSA #06V455000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported November 30, 2006 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 429 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 61117 · Owners notified January 12, 2007 · Vehicles built August 26, 2005 – October 24, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG WAS PRINTED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE VALUE OF 80 PSI AND THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE VALUE IS 65 PSI.

Safety consequence

DRIVING WITH OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG INFORMATION ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-445-3307.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 61117.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox.

Structure

ODI #10250391

Incident: September 10, 2008 · Filed: December 1, 2008

I HAVE A 38 FT 17000 LBS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER TOY HAULER. THE DOOR THAT COMES DOWN IN THE BACK IS SEPARATING FROM THE TRAILER I CAN SEE DAY LIGHT THROUGH THE ONE INCH GAP. THE DOOR IS HELD ON WITH A FEW BOLTS THAT ARE STRIPPED. IF IT IS NOT FIXED AND THE DOOR COMES OFF IT COULD CAUSE A MAJOR PROBLEM. *TR

Unknown or Other

ODI #10203980

Incident: August 1, 2006 · Filed: September 24, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE TRAILER BOUNCED VERTICALLY WHEN IN MOTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ALL ROAD SURFACES. A MECHANIC BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

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