Fleetwood Flair 1990
Model Flair made in 1990 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, structure. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seat belts.
Model 1990
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
90V060000 | BOSTROM CORPORATION | from 02/01/1990 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 155 | 03/13/1990 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/26/1990 | 03/30/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Metal formed ends of seat belt anchorage bar may be cracked. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Seat belt anchorages would not sustain seat belt loads ina crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace top plate weldment, including seat belt anchorage bar, on seat pedestals. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Note:kustom fit, a division of bostrom seating, inc., initiated this recall and will implement the recall action on the seats installed in motorhomes at fleetwood enterprises, inc. dealerships.system: seat belt anchorages.vehicle description: motorhomes. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VISIBILITY | ||||||
PE92037 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/01/1992 | 07/29/1992 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | 93V065000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA92027 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/29/1992 | 04/28/1993 | WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
02/20/1992 | |||
Engine died, pedal twent to the floor. diagnosis: defective fuel pump. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
02/10/1994 | 1 | ||
Fuel tank leaked due to a broken weld. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
08/13/1993 | 3 | ||
Vehicle's weight is imbalanced, causing vehicle to wander/sway. *aw |