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2002 Fleetwood TerryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Fleetwood Terry has problems

4 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
Equipment10

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

2 recalls

2002 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-452 · Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

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

2002 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Fleetwood Terry, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTPE06005 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Terry owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD TERRY TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A METAL FRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITH BRACKETS SUPPORTING THE WATER TANK. WHILE CLOSELY INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRACKETS HAD INADEQUATE WELDING AND SUPPORT, WHICH CAUSED THE BOLTS TO…
Complaint 10246116 · Oct 20, 2008
CONSUMER FLEETWOOD FRONT TIRE WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST THE WHEEL. *TS THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE WAY THE RV WAS DESIGNED. *JB
Complaint 10145372 · Dec 6, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER A HURRICANE THIS SUMMER THERE WAS WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE TRAILER. THE WHEEL WELLS WERE NOT SEALED PROPERLY, ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE TRAILER. AS A RESULT, THE FLOOR DETERIORATED. THE CONTACT SEALED THE FLOOR HIMSELF. HOWEVER, HE FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO WALK ON…
Complaint 10144073 · Nov 30, 2005

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