Fleetwood Flair 1998
Model Flair made in 1998 by Fleetwood got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, trailer hitches. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and trailer hitches.
Model 1998
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V083000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/15/1997 to 04/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 685 | 05/26/1998 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/21/1998 | 04/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. due to improper installation of electrical wires, the battery cables can contact the automatic transmission cooler fluid lines. the ignition switch and customer accessory wiring is undersized. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in damage to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short, and possibly a fire. the undersized wiring can result in the engine stopping with a resultant loss of power steering or power braking, leading to a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and repair these vehicles, including replacement of any damaged wiring or other vehicular components. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 26, 1998.owners who take their motor homes 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V156000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 07/09/1997 to 07/22/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 417 | 07/14/1999 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/22/1999 | 06/30/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. the bolts holding the trailer hitch to the motor home frame are the incorrect length. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These bolts can loosen resulting in separation of the trailer hitch from the motor home. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the existing bolts and replace with correctly sized nuts, lock washers, and bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 14, 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 1-800-445-3307.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/09/1998 | 4 | ||
| While driving motorhome carbon monoxide fumes entered the motorhome. it also occurred when camping out. has been to dealer 3 different times for the problem. first nothing wrong. 2nd replaced compact generator, not seal. 3rd time, found leaks under coach. pipes not corked & sealed. firewall access compartment under hood not sealed, and windshield not sealed either. *ak | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||
| Recall # 99v156000 fleetwood/trailer hitch bolt: dealer did not perfrom recall corrective action according to letter. all the dealer did was feel the bolt and stated that it was alright. recall campaign stated that the bolt should be changed. also, the paperwork has not been sent to fleetwood stating that campaign has been completed. please provide any further information. *ak | |||