2007 Fleetwood Gearbox recalls and problems

The 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Fleetwood Gearbox recalls

Recall 06V-455: Equipment

Reported Nov 30, 2006 · 429 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain fifth wheel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag was printed with an incorrect tire value of 80 PSI and the correct tire pressure value is 65 PSI.

Risk: Driving with over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure that could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new federal certification tag information along with installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The recall began on january 12, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-445-3307.

2007 Fleetwood Gearbox problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Trailer Hitches	1
Tires	1
Service Brakes, Electric	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 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 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox complaints

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

Service Brakes, Electric · at 2,000 miles · reported Aug 23, 2007

The contact owns a 2007 fleetwood cheyenne (Na). The contact stated that the cable that provides power to the electric brakes has failed due to the router that runs over the axles and the vehicle's frame. As a result, the brakes have failed also. The vehicle struck a hard bump in the road, which pushed the axles up to the frame and caused the cable to sever. The dealer was notified, but has not yet responded. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 2,000. No other vehicle information was provided.

Tires · reported Jun 29, 2007

The contact owns a 2007 fleetwood gearbox. While driving 60 MPH, the driver side rear tire blew out. The contact replaced it, but in the course of a week, all seven tires failed. The cause of failure was due to tread separation. The tires were greenball freeway, size 75016. No other vehicle information is available.

Trailer Hitches · reported Mar 25, 2007

On 12/23/06 a weekend warrior trailer rolled over in colton, ca on the southbound 215 near washington exit, in front of the giant rv dealership where it was purchased. I AM in the rv industry, so contacted their service department to make them aware. They indicated in a later conversation they do not report to NHTSA on the tread act when I saw one of the people at an industry event, and this unit has a known failure for a light tongue, causing roll overs. Nhtsa needed to enforce tread or more people can get hurt. At least one person went to the hospital from this rollover , the wife. This unit…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox: 06V-455 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox?

Owners report trailer hitches problems most often (1 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 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.