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2002 Fleetwood American Dream problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2002 Fleetwood American Dream.

2Fleetwood recalls
1owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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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

Service Brakes, Air #02V018006 · 2002 · 100 units

Problem: On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

Risk: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extendi

Fix: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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 arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

Equipment #09V312000 · 2009 · 6,684 units

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.

Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Tires1

Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2002 Fleetwood American Dream have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 2002 American Dream. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2002 Fleetwood American Dream problems?

In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.