2005 Fleetwood Orbit recalls and problems

The 2005 Fleetwood Orbit has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Fleetwood Orbit vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Fleetwood Orbit recalls

Recall 05V-181: Equipment

Reported Apr 28, 2005 · 129 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC.

Problem: Certain towable travel trailers were built without a bedroom emergency egress window.

Risk: In the event of a fire or other emergency, persons in the front bedroom area must exit through the access door. If the access door is blocked, there is no way out of the trailer, increasing the risk of injuries to the trailer occupants.

Fix: Dealers will replace the current sliding window with an emergency egress exit window free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood folding trailer at 1-814-445-9661.

2005 Fleetwood Orbit problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	2
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2005 Fleetwood Orbit complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Jun 20, 2011

The contact owns a 2005 fleetwood orbit fifth wheel trailer with a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2652. The contact stated that refrigerator was replaced twice within two years due to ammonia leaking from the unit. The manufacturer was contacted who replaced the unit at their expense but the failure persisted. The contact was concerned with the possibility of the unit catching fire. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.

Electrical System · at 5,000 miles · reported Sep 21, 2006

2005 fleetwood orbit's four brakes had damaged wiring shorting the brake system. The wires to the magnets were rubbing on the hubs to the extent that one pair was worn through, shorting out the brake system. The one good brake did not have the wire retaining clips fastened. The brakes were by quality trailer products. One wheel was badly misaligned resulting in extreme tire wear. Within the first 500 miles one wire from the brake housing shorted to the frame resulting in brake failure, the wire did not have enough slack.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit: 05V-181 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Fleetwood Orbit?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

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.