1998 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
3 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs
07V120000 Mar 19, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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. STERICY... Read more
99V156000 Jun 22, 1999
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE MOTOR HOME FRAME ARE THE INCORRECT LENGTH.
Consequence
THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER HITCH FROM THE MOTOR HOME.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH CORRECTLY SIZED NUTS, LOCK WASHERS, AND BOLTS.
98V083000 Apr 21, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ANY DAMAGED WIRING OR OTHER VEHICULAR COMPONENTS.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
WIPERS ALTERNATELY TRY TO CLEAN BEYOND THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FAIL TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. DRIVER'S SIDE WILL TRY TO GO BEYOND THE CURVE OF THE WINDSHIELD; PASSENGER SIDE GOES BEYOND THE WEATHERSTRIP SEPARATING THE TWO HALVES OF THE WINDSHIELD. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN OR OTHER WET COND... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES
Mar 2, 2000
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 STA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: May 9, 1998
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 ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
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 FLAIR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD FLAIR across all model years (1989, 2026).
89
Total Recalls
87
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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| 2019 | 5 | 5 | View |
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| 2004 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 3 | 3 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 6 | View |