Fleetwood American Tradition 1999

Model American Tradition made in 1999 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension and tires.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V120000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003V (Vehicle)16709605/10/2007MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.03/19/200703/20/2007
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you 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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
08V240000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/12/1999 to 05/18/2001V (Vehicle)126309/25/2008MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.06/03/200806/03/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. a low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence SummaryExtended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during june 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
00V202001FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. V (Vehicle)1889MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/03/200008/10/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. a fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.
Consequence SummaryThis defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.
Corrective SummaryTuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill customer service number at 1-800-255-7824 or fleetwood at 1-909-351-7638.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
99V161002FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 02/01/1999 to 06/30/1999V (Vehicle)38806/09/1999MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/02/199907/21/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. the front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
Consequence SummaryThis bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.
Corrective SummaryTuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. tuthill will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.
NotesTuthill has reported that owner notification began june 9, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TIRES
99V277000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 07/01/1995 to 09/30/1999V (Vehicle)374612/03/1999ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.10/15/199910/26/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes. the subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.
Consequence SummaryOverloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.
Corrective SummaryDealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.
NotesFleetwood recall no. 91015.owner notification began december 3, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
0421200804/21/200810025322Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe07/29/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
06/06/200536400104/15/1999
 Dt: a blown goodyear tire on the owner's rv blew out while driving. it was on the passenger side rear inside dual. speed was 60-65 mph. there were already previous problems with this tire from this owner. the owner has already filed a complaint on the other tire that blew in june 2004. the manufacturer of the rv is fleetwood, on an spartan chassis. there has already been a recall on the tires before. when the owner had the first recall he had 8,000 miles on the tires ,and had only owned the rv for 2 months. the owner was under warranty and all 6 tires were changed. the owner had to beg for fleetwood and goodyear to honor the warranty and give him all 6 tires. the owners 2nd tire that blew only has about 18,000 miles on it. there were damages on both tires problems from the goodyear tires. the owner had to have a new tire replaced and is in the process of fixing the damage to the motor home. the owner does not have an estimate on the damages for the rv.*ak
06/16/200416000104/01/1999
 While driving at 65 mph the tire blewout. the consumer had to pull over. goodyear, size 275/70r22.5. dealer was notified. *ak the vehicle was forced off of the road into the guard rail. the dealer/manufacturer had to change the size on the vehicle. (the original was undersized) *sc
06/01/2002102/01/1999
 Consumer states the tire size#275/70r22 on the coach was recalled and was supposed to be replaced with tire size #275/80r22.5, dealer said the tires did not to be need replaced because it had a lighter front axle on it, nhtsa campaign id#99v277000. *yd

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NCMARIONTOM JOHNSON
NCMARSONTOM JOHNSON CAMPER