2006 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
5 recalls, 4 complaints
09V198000 Jun 2, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 MY 2001-2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENE... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER ... Read more
08V320000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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 ASSIS... Read more
06V388000 Oct 4, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
06V218000 Jun 19, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
06V055000 Feb 23, 2006
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Consequence
THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
TRAILER HITCHES
Jul 26, 2011
Incident date: Jul 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD FLAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, THE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE FRAME BROKE APART. THE CONTACT WAS TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING THE FAILURE AND AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED DETACHED AND ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 28, 2010
Incident date: Jun 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD FLAIR RV. WHILE BRAKING FROM 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V198000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE BRAKES W... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 5, 2007
Incident date: Jun 11, 2006
TOOK THE MOTOR HOME FOR REPAIR OF THE FRAME DUE TO THE FLOOR SAGGING ON 11/2006. AT THE TIME THEY WELDED THE FRAME TO SUPPORT THE FLOOR. THEN , THERE WAS A REAR AXLE NOISE ,AND I TOOK IT IN TO GET REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY ON 6/2007. THEY INFORMED AT ME THAT TIME THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN EXTENDED. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 5, 2007
Incident date: Jun 11, 2006
TOOK THE MOTOR HOME FOR REPAIR OF THE FRAME DUE TO THE FLOOR SAGGING ON 11/2006. AT THE TIME THEY WELDED THE FRAME TO SUPPORT THE FLOOR. THEN , THERE WAS A REAR AXLE NOISE ,AND I TOOK IT IN TO GET REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY ON 6/2007. THEY INFORMED AT ME THAT TIME THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN EXTENDED. ... Read more
FLEETWOOD FLAIR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD FLAIR across all model years (1989, 2026).
89
Total Recalls
87
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD FLAIR - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 (current) | 5 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 6 | View |