1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
3 recalls — 4 complaints — 1 TSBs
06V174000 May 22, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SPARTAN CHASSIS STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V156000) AND WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SUPPORT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
00V202001 Jul 3, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE 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
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
TUTHILL 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 RE... Read more
99V277000 Oct 15, 1999
TIRES
Defect Description
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
OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy
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 IN... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
TIRES
Aug 3, 2000
TIRES ON THIS MOTOR HOME CANNNOT BE ROTATED BECAUSE REAR TIRES ARE SMALLER THAN THE FRONT. *AK
TIRES
Feb 9, 2000
CONSUMER FEELS THE SAFTY ISSUE OF THE RECALL (99V277) ON IS NOT BEING ISSUED IN WHICH THE TWO TIRE THAT INCURRED THE MOST MILAGE AND THERFORE NEEDED REPLACING WHERE ROTATED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
TIRES
Jan 21, 2000
2 TIRES ON THE FRONT (275-80-22.5) OF THE VEHICLE ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE AS THE 4 ON THE REAR (275-70R-22.5) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT RIDE AS DESIGNED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Jun 16, 1998
REAR END DIFFERENTIAL-BEARING ASSEMBLY.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
04212008
Apr 21, 2008
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM across all model years (1994–2005).
22
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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