2006 Fleetwood American Heritage recalls and problems
The 2006 Fleetwood American Heritage has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Fleetwood American Heritage vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Fleetwood American Heritage recalls
Recall 08V-320: Equipment
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Recall 06V-413: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: On certain motor home chassis equipped with a caterpillar c15 engine in a fleetwood heritage motor home, the variable valve actuation (Vva) oil line may wear causing an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak could cause a fire that may result in personal injury or death.
Fix: Caterpillar is conducting the remedy for this campaign (Please see 05e078). The vehicles will be inspected, the vva oil line replaced, and a retention clip will be installed to prevent any damage from occurring. The recall began onnovember 6, 2006. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-877-777-3126, spartan at 517-543-6400 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
2006 Fleetwood American Heritage problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Fleetwood American Heritage complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Fleetwood American Heritage have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Fleetwood American Heritage: 08V-320 (equipment), 06V-413 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Fleetwood American Heritage?
Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1).
Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.