Fleetwood Grand Tour problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1998–1999: 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.
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What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Structure #99V101000 · 1999 · 630 units
Problem: Vehicle description: folding trailers. improper tire clearance (less than 5/8") between the wheel and front frame cross member can result in the tire rubbing the metal frame.
Risk: A loss of tire tread, overheating, and possible tire failure could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the trailers and correct tire clearance.
Equipment #98V263000 · 1998 · 8,602 units
Problem: Vehicle description: folding travel trailers equipped with molded gas bottle cover assemblies. the upper molded gas bottle cover lid can become disengaged from the plastic pan during transit due to improper attachment of the lower rubber hold-down straps, severe wind turbulence, or vibration.
Risk: This lid could fall onto the roadway creating a road hazard.
Fix: Dealers will add a positive locking device to secure the upper molded gas bottle cover lid to the lower plastic pan.
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