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2000 Fleetwood Terry

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 15, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Mar 19, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Fleetwood Terry, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels266.7%
  • Suspension133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V452000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 4, 2003
60,877 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. 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 SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 15, 2011

I HAVE HAD 6 TIRE FAILURES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH CARLISLE TIRES ON MY CAMPER. THE TIRES ARE BLOWING OUT AT SPEED. I HAVE PUT THE SAME TIRE ONE EACH TIME AND THEY ALL HAVE HAD A BLOW OUT FAILURE. IT'S NOT JUST ONE SPOT ON THE AXLES ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT, THERE SEAM TO BE A HIGH TIRE BLOW OUT PROBLEM WITH THIS BRAND. MY TRAILER HAS BEEN CHECKED BY A TRAILER SHOP AND THEY HAVE FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH IT . THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TIRES TOO. *KB

NHTSA ID
10425584
Incident
Sep 3, 2011
Mileage
300 mi
SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed May 16, 2007

2000 FLEETWOOD, TERRY LITE, 25FT TRAVEL TRAILER, 5900 GVWR. THIS SPRING ON 4/15/07,I REMOVED THE TRAILER FROM STORAGE AND NOTICED THAT THE STEEL BELTS ON THE TIRES WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE RUBBER. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE LEAD AXLE WAS BENT, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WEAR PREMATURELY. I WAS GOING TO JUST BUY ANOTHER AXLE TO REPLACE THE BENT AXLE. I WROTE THE AXLE SERIAL NUMBER OFF THE AXLE AND CALLED DEXTER AXLE FOR THE MODEL # OR SPECS SO I COULD BUY ANOTHER AXLE. DEXTER AXLE TOLD ME THAT THE AXLES WERE ONLY RATED AT 2800 # EACH, TANDEM AXLES), = 5600# FOR A 5900 # GVWR. THE DEXTER AXLE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS QUITE COMMON FOR TRAILER MANUFACTURERS TO PUT THESE UNDER RATED AXLES ON, TO STAY COST COMPETITIVE. I CALLED FLEETWOOD RV AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM AND, THAT THIS WAS SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THESE UNDER RATED AXLES. FLEETWOOD AND OTHER MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PUT AXLES THAT COULD HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF A CAMPER, AND WHEN A TRAILER STARTED TO BOUNCE, THE WEIGHT COULD INCREASE. FLEETWOOD STATED THAT I MUST HAVE OVER LOADED THE TRAILER. THIS WAS A FALSE STATEMENT BECAUSE I NEVER TRAVELED WITH WATER, AND I ALSO EMPTIED ALL THE TANKS BEFORE LEAVING THE CAMPGROUND. I JUST WONDER HOW MANY TRAILER ROLLED OVER OR ACCIDENTS THESE UNDERRATED AXLES HAVE CAUSED? THANK YOU! *AK

NHTSA ID
10190975
Incident
Apr 15, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04212008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Terry by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007120—
2006230—
2005131—
2004992—
2003231—
2002421—
2001920—
2000Viewing220—
1999220—
1998620—
1997610—
1996400—
1995120—
1994330—
1992100—
1990010—
1984010—
1977010—
1976030—
1975050—
1974010—
1971010—
1970010—
1969010—
1968010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.