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2006 Fleetwood GearboxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Fleetwood Gearbox has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 Fleetwood Gearbox recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 06V-455 · Nov 30, 2006 · 429 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Gearbox year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gearbox median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Gearbox owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10250391 · Dec 1, 2008

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