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2006 Fleetwood ProwlerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Fleetwood Prowler has problems

5 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
Structure20
Electrical system11
Service brakes, electric10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2006 Fleetwood Prowler 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 06V-060 · Feb 28, 2006 · 21 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED WHEEL STUDS MAY BREAK AT ANY TIME, CAUSING THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 06V-012 · Jan 18, 2006 · 14 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TIRES TO FATIGUE AND PREMATURELY FAIL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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 Prowler 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 Prowler median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Prowler owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRAILER BEGAN TO FISHTAIL UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CROSS MEMBERS DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIVETS DETACHED FROM THE FRAME, WHICH CAUSED THE CROSS MEMBERS TO FAIL. AS OF JUNE 22,…
Complaint 10193984 · Jun 22, 2007
ON APRIL 24, 2007 ME AND MY SON WENT TO SUSQUEHANNA RV TO FINALIZE THE 2006 3102BHS TRAVEL TRAILER IT COST OVER $21,000. I PAID OVER $6,000 CASH,AND THE REST WAS FINANCED WITH UNION NATIONAL BANK. IT WAS DELIVERED ON MAY 9, 2007. MY DAUGHTER GOT ON IT AN HOUR IT WAS DELIVERED AND IT CRACKED AND…
Complaint 10191497 · May 22, 2007

Own a 2006 Prowler?

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