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1998 Fleetwood TerryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Terry, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood Terry has problems

6 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
Structure30
Equipment20

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

2 recalls

1998 Fleetwood Terry 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 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 98V-191 · Aug 12, 1998 · 735 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE MELTING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

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

1998 vs. every other Terry 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 Terry median. How we score

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

What Terry owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FLEETWOOD TERRY TRAILER. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND A STRESS FRACTURE ON THE FRAME'S CROSS MEMBER. THE GREY WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REATTACH THE TANK AND BRACKETS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…
Complaint 10187149 · Apr 5, 2007
I HAVE A STRUCTURAL DEFECT IN THE KING PIN AREA OF MY FLEETWOOD TERRY TRAVEL TRAILER.I TOOK MY TRAIRLER TO AN AUTHRIZED REPAIR SHOP FOR FLEETWOOD AS I WAS INSTRUCTED TO DO BY FLEETWOOD REPRESINATIVE. THE FLEETWOOD REPAIR CENTER (PAW PAW'S CAMPER IN JACKSON MS) SENT THE FOLLOWING LETTER THEY REPLY…
Complaint 10102556 · Dec 10, 2004

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