1998 Fleetwood Folding Trailer problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Folding Trailer.
Body type
- Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Equipment #99V287001 · 1999 · 66,788 units
Problem: Vehicle description: recreational vehicles using gas/electric absorption refrigerators supplied by norcold. the swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."
Risk: This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.
Fix: Norcold is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.
Unknown Or Other #99V306002 · 1999 · 299 units
Problem: Vehicle description: folding trailers equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. some of these alarms may have become contaminated during shipping which will diminish the sensitivity of the alarm to detect carbon monoxide.
Risk: Personal injury or death could occur to the vehicle occupants in the event the alarm does not work and alert the occupants to the presence of carbon monoxide.
Fix: Atwood will exchange these carbon monoxide alarms at no charge to the consumer.
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 Folding Trailer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1998 Folding Trailer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Fleetwood Folding Trailer problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.