Fleetwood Flair 1989
Model Flair made in 1989 by Fleetwood got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, visibility.
Model 1989
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V183000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 02/01/1989 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 2600 | 10/25/1990 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/16/1990 | 10/26/1990 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Headlamp switch control may not be identified on either control knob or adjacent to the control knob as required by fmvss 101. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in the driver's attention beingdiverted when selecting controls with the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install headlamp switch control identifier either on or adjacent to the switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlamp switch control; fmvss 101.vehicle description: motorhomes. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V065000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 01/01/1989 to 02/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 74 | 07/07/1993 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/21/1993 | 04/28/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The windshield wiper system hardware was incorrectly mounted, causing wiper blade overtravel and premature wear, and in extreme cases, the wiper blades may fail to correctly travel over the windshield. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Insufficient windshield wiper performance reducesoperator visibility in inclement weather and could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Modify the mounting of the windshield wiper hardware and replace the passenger side pivot arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; windshield wipers.vehicle description: motorhomes. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA92027 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/29/1992 | 04/28/1993 | WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE92037 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/01/1992 | 07/29/1992 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | 93V065000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Electrical problem, causing wipers/exterior lights to perform erractically. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent loss of the brakes when driving, during hot weather driver's front brake caliper failed, also replaced master cylinder/drive belts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent loss of the brakes when driving, during hot weather driver's front brake caliper failed, also replaced master cylinder/drive belts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent loss of the brakes when driving, during hot weather driver's front brake caliper failed, also replaced master cylinder/drive belts. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 01/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Bumper made of thin metal, allowing bumper to fall off, blowing out right front tire. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 01/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| No splash shields surrounding wheels, allowing road debris to corrode starter/battery cables/egr pipes and subframe supports. | |||