1998 Fleetwood American Dream problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood American Dream.
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- Spartan Motors Chassis Mountain Master (MM) (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Spartan Motors Chassis for the 1998 Mountain Master (MM)
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Fleetwood recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Tires #99V277000 · 1999 · 3,746 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.
Fix: 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 inflation pressure.
Suspension #00V202001 · 2000 · 1,889 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.
Fix: 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill customer service number at 1-8
Steering #06V174000 · 2006 · 184 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Fleetwood American Dream have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1998 American Dream. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Fleetwood American Dream problems?
In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.