2003 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
6 recalls, 3 complaints
09V198000 Jun 2, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 MY 2001-2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENE... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER ... Read more
08V320000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 ASSIS... Read more
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
06V115000 Apr 12, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW ... Read more
Consequence
AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
04V352000 Jul 20, 2004
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAW TITE HITCH RECEIVERS MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE BOTTOM SUPPORT PLATE.
Consequence
THE WELDS COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE TOWED LOAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
03V452000 Nov 4, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING A... Read more
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy
SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN F... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 18, 2016
Incident date: Sep 8, 2016
VECH LOST BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO FLOOR AND OVER HEATED BRAKE FLUID CAUSING MELT DOWN OF SENSORS AND BEARINGS .WHILE ON HIGHWAY.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2005
I PRESENTLY OWN A 2003 FLAIR MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURED BY FLEETWOOD CORPORATION ON A FORD CHASSIS. MODEL: 33R SERIAL: [XXX] VEHICLE ID #: [XXX] CHASSIS ID#: [XXX] PURCHASED : JULY 13 2003 THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO GLAZED OVER THAT IT MAKES IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, N... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
NHTSA RECALL 03 E 044 000/SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS/ CIRCUIT SHORT: OWNER UNABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE FROM THE 800 NUMBER (800/932-3837) PROVIDE ON THE RECALL NOTICE. UNABLE TO GET INFORMATION WHERE RECALL CAN BE REPAIRED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA CONCERNING THIS ISSUE.*AK
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
FLEETWOOD FLAIR - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 6 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 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 |