1998 Fleetwood American Tradition problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood American Tradition.
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- Spartan Motors Chassis Highlander (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 3 of 3 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Spartan Motors Chassis for the 1998 Highlander
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
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
Equipment #07V120000 · 2007 · 167,096 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sche
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Fleetwood American Tradition have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1998 American Tradition. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Fleetwood American Tradition problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.