IllustrationTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE TRAILER BOUNCED VERTICALLY WHEN IN MOTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ALL ROAD SURFACES. A MECHANIC BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
2006 Fleetwood Gearbox
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Unknown Or Other complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
106V455000 · Equipment:other:labels
Nov 30, 2006
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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