Tl*the contact owns a 2011 fleetwood terra motor home. While driving 60 MPH in rainy weather conditions he turned the windshield wipers on and the top of the blade blocked his vision as they moved back and forth. The contact stated that he could not adjust the seat; therefore, he had to lower his head in order to see the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. The dealer advised him that there was nothing they could do because they were designed that way. He called the manufacturer and was advised that the windshield wipers did meet the federal requirements. The failure mileage was 900 and the current mileage was 3,937.
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Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1‑800‑509‑3418.
Recall number 11V298000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 terra class a motor homes manufactured from june 6, 2010, through october 4, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the high-beam and low-beam headlights are not in the correct positions as specified by fmvss 108.
- Risk
- Incorrect positioning of the high and low-beams on headlights could result in glare to oncoming drivers and/or reduced visibility of the motor home increasing the risk of a crash with the motor home.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing high-beam and low-beam headlights and replace them with different low-beam and high-beam headlights in order to comply with the applicable standards of fmvss108. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800‑509‑3418.
Recall number 10V577000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Fleetwood is recalling certain class-a and class-c motor homes equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1‑574‑266‑4749.
Recall number 10V539000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Fleetwood Terra 1
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Is the 2011 Fleetwood Terra reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Fleetwood Terra, fewer than a typical Terra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Fleetwood Terra?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2011 Fleetwood Terra have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, exterior lighting and equipment.
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