Fleetwood American Tradition 2000
Model American Tradition made in 2000 by Fleetwood got 10 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, tires.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V120000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 167096 | 05/10/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/19/2007 | 03/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V240000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/12/1999 to 05/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1263 | 09/25/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/03/2008 | 06/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fleetwood 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 Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V277000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 07/01/1995 to 09/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 3746 | 12/03/1999 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/15/1999 | 10/26/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 04212008 | 04/21/2008 | 10025322 | Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe | 07/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 6 | 03/30/2000 | |
| While driving, vehicle experienced complete engine shutdown, the oil pressure, stop engine, and trouble with engine lights illuminated, dealer stated that water had been taken into the plug in the electrical compartment, they sprayed it with wd40 and stated it was fixed, the problem occurred again and this time stated there was an oil pressure sensor problem, there is only a temporary fix to this problem and that is to place a small cap, shorting plug/calibration, taking the place of the oil pressure sensor and this will send 52psi above all fault codes at all times, dealer can not state when a permanent fix will be produced, dealer has attempted to fix this problem six times without success. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 50 | 05/17/2000 | |
| Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 50 | 05/17/2000 | |
| Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| Air conditioning compressor could shear and sleeve could break, at any time, according to a recall letter consumer received. consumer feels that there could be a very bad accident. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 50 | 05/17/2000 | |
| Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 50 | 05/17/2000 | |
| Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 50 | 05/17/2000 | |
| Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 67000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 fleetwood american tradition. the contact stated that after purchasing the rv used he noticed the ball joints on the chassis had failed and grease was leaking out. the manufacturer was contacted and the ball joints were replaced and the manufacturer covered the labor charges. the ball joints have failed again with only 11,000 miles on them. . the manufacturer stated that they will send the owner the ball joints at no charge but he will have to pay the labor to have them replaced. the owner is currently in communication with spartan, the chassis manufacturer, about the labor charges. the owner feels like a recall should be ordered. he also stated that he has numerous friends with the same chassis that have had the same problem. the failure mileage is approximately 67,000. rd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 50 | 05/17/2000 | |
| Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs. *slc | |||