Does the 2005 Triple E RV Empress have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Triple E RV Empress recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triple E RV dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Triple E RV Empress?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Triple E RV Empress recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Triple E RV Empress. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Triple E RV been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Triple E RV dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Triple E RV Empress recalls, newest first

February 2, 2018NHTSA 18V0930001,159 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2002-2009 Invitation and Embassy recreational vehicles, 2002-2012 Regency, Regal, Senator and Topaz recreational vehicles, 2002-2010 Signature, Commander and Empress recreational vehicles, 2005-2013 Regency GT recreational vehicles, 2011-2013 MOT Trailers, 2012 Roughneck trailers (NT300), 2008-2013 Free Flight, Serenity (S24CB), Liberio (L24CB)and Free Spirit recreational vehicles and 2010-2013 Unity recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Triple E will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#8894-1.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 18, 2009NHTSA 09V08900075 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary: Triple e is recalling 75 my 2004-2007 empress commander, embassy, regency and topaz, my 2004-2005, 2007 signature, and my 2005-2007 regency gt recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.
Consequence: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Triple e will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E032). 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 the owner 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 triple e at 204-325-4361.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 10, 2008NHTSA 08V012000141 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Certain motor home chassis built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, these gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Triple e is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07V343 and 07E049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or triple e at 1-204-325-4361.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 19, 2006NHTSA 06V2640004 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: On certain motor homes, the steering bolt which attaches the steering rod to the directional steering case may be missing.
Consequence: Missing bolts may cause the driver to loose steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A dealer or a qualfied service center will inspect and, if necessary, install the appropriate bolt and nuts. The recall began on July 19, 2006. Owners may contact triple e recreational at 1-877-992-9906.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 20, 2005NHTSA 05V56300014 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." vehicle seats that do not have a seat belt must have a decal on the seating location that states: "this seat not for occupancy while vehicle is in motion." these labels are missing.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained if using seats which do not have seat belts, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions free of charge. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on December 13, 2005. Owners may contact triple e RV at 204-325-4361.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Triple E RV Empress were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Triple E RV Empress have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Triple E RV Empress recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triple E RV dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Triple E RV Empress?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.