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2005 Fleetwood Tioga SLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Tioga SL, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Fleetwood Tioga SL has problems

3 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
Suspension21
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2005 Fleetwood Tioga SL 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-232 · May 22, 2008 · 135 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

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

2005 vs. every other Tioga SL 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 Tioga SL median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Fleetwood Tioga SL, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Tioga SL owners report

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

WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 26' FLEETWOOD TERRA MOTORHOME. ON THE FIRST TRIP IT WAS A BIT HARD TO MANAGE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH. I BLAMED INEXPERIENCE AND WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALTHOUGH OTHER RIGS WERE PASSING ME LIKE I WAS STANDING STILL. FOUR HUNDRED MILES TRAVELED. AT 53 MPH EXITING THE FREEWAY AT A…
Complaint 10135359 · Sep 5, 2005
THIS PRETAINS TO CAMPING TRAILERS. THOR MANUFACTURER CREATES DUTCHMEN 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS. MY GIRLFREIND AND I PURCHASED A NEW DUTCHMEN/VICTORY LANE 35FT 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER AND THE AXLES ARE MOUNTED OFF CENTER. THIS MAKES THE TIRES FACE AT AN ANGLE AND THE TRAILER DOES NOT TRACK CORRECTLY. THIS IS…
Complaint 10093031 · Sep 22, 2004

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