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1985 Fleetwood Limited Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1985 Fleetwood Limited. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1985 Fleetwood Limited

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V155000 Reported 1,177 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    Under certain electric load conditions, the headlight switch may have some internal plastic deformation. Consequence of defect: headlight circuit may open resulting in loss of headlight function.

    Remedy: Add an electrical relay to the headlight circuit to supplement current circuitry.

  2. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 85V138000 Reported 12,459 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    Generator tailpipe can become damaged so that it terminates under the motorhome body allowing exhaust gases to leak under the motorhome and seep into the motor home. Consequence of defect: generator exhaust gases inside of the motorhome causes carbon monoxide poisoning which could result in death to occupants.

    Remedy: Reroute and/or modify generator exhaust system to assure that exhaust pipe remains open, unbroken, and extends past the side or end of the body.

  3. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V106000 Reported 28,545 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    Main fuel tank filler cap may disengage suddenly when removing the cap for refueling. The sudden cap disengagement permits expulsion of vapor and under some circumstances, sprays gasoline around the surrounding area or persons. Consequence of defect: the gasoline spillage may cause a fire and/or an explosion if an ignition source is…

    Remedy: Requires the replacement of the single stage bayonet cap with a two stage cap which requires an additional rotation prior to removal. Also a warning label sticker will be issued to be installed just above the gasoline…

  4. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 85V056000 Reported 15,857 vehicles potentially affected FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

    Trailer hitches can crack at the mounting flanges and separate from the motorhome while being used in trailer or car towing service. Consequence of defect: if complete separation occurs, control would be lost of the towed vehicle; this could result in injury or death.

    Remedy: Modify or replace hitch, as required.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 Fleetwood Limited. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Fleetwood Limited model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Fleetwood Limited model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1979 Fleetwood Limited10
1980 Fleetwood Limited10
1981 Fleetwood Limited10
1982 Fleetwood Limited10
1983 Fleetwood Limited10
1984 Fleetwood Limited20
1985 Fleetwood Limited40
1986 Fleetwood Limited10
1987 Fleetwood Limited10
1988 Fleetwood Limited11
1989 Fleetwood Limited01
1991 Fleetwood Limited02

Checking a specific 1985 Fleetwood Limited

How do I know if my 1985 Fleetwood Limited has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1985 Fleetwood Limited; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Fleetwood dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V056000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Fleetwood models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.