Model year record

1998 Fleetwood American Dream recalls & problems

The 1998 Fleetwood American Dream has 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (3 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringMay 22, 2006

Steering

Recall 06V174000184 vehicles

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.

SuspensionJul 3, 2000

Front

Recall 00V2020011,889 vehicles

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 1-800-255-7824 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-909-351-7638.

TiresOct 15, 1999

Tires

Recall 99V2770003,746 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Tires	3	0	0	0	—
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
TIRES ON THIS MOTOR HOME CANNNOT BE ROTATED BECAUSE REAR TIRES ARE SMALLER THAN THE FRONT. *AK
Aug 3, 2000
Tires
CONSUMER FEELS THE SAFTY ISSUE OF THE RECALL (99V277) ON IS NOT BEING ISSUED IN WHICH THE TWO TIRE THAT INCURRED THE MOST MILAGE AND THERFORE NEEDED REPLACING WHERE ROTATED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
Jan 4, 2000
Tires
2 TIRES ON THE FRONT (275-80-22.5) OF THE VEHICLE ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE AS THE 4 ON THE REAR (275-70R-22.5) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT RIDE AS DESIGNED. NLM
Jan 4, 2000
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
REAR END DIFFERENTIAL-BEARING ASSEMBLY.
Jun 16, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.