2001 Fleetwood Terra recalls and problems

The 2001 Fleetwood Terra has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Fleetwood Terra vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Fleetwood Terra recalls

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). 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 you 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 03V-066: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 4, 2003 · 11,194 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

2001 Fleetwood Terra problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment1
Steering1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 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 2001 Fleetwood Terra complaints

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

Steering · at 15,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2005
Dt: 2001 fleetwood terra 31h. The consumer states there is a problem with the steering. While driving over a bridge or on a rough patch of the road the front end shakes. The following year this model has been recalled. The vehicle was taken in to a dealership while on vacation, and they could not duplicate the problem. When driving home from vacation the problem recurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer again and still nothing was found. The vehicle is still under warranty, but fleetwood will not fix the vehicle. This happens more at 55-65 MPH.
Equipment · reported Dec 29, 2003
Consumer received recall notice for samsung microwave. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and maytag sent 2 separate service contractors to service the microwave. The microwave was disassembled and is currently inoperable.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Terra have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Terra: 07V-120 (equipment), 03V-066 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Fleetwood Terra?

Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 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.