Model year record

2000 Fleetwood American Dream recalls & problems

The 2000 Fleetwood American Dream has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJun 3, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V2400001,263 vehicles

Problem: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS A GAS AND DIESEL MOTOR HOMES, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH GENERATES THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Fix: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.

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*
TiresTread/belt	1	0	0	0	—
Equipment	1	0	1	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

EquipmentFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM COACH RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND DESTROYED THE MOTOR HOME . THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND PROVIDED A REPORT IF NEEDED. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR STATED THE REFRIGERATOR CAUSED THE FIRE TO OCCUR. NORCOLD CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE REFRIGERATOR AND TO NOTIFY THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE.
Jul 30, 2009 · 68,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
GOODYEAR, 275/80R22-5, ORIGINAL TIRES, DOT MJDEV8AW408. AMERICAN DREAM 2000. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE REAR FRONT TIRE OF MOTOR HOME HAD BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER LOST TEMPORARY CONTROL AND HAD COME TO A SAFE STOP. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE TIRES ARE FAULTY AND A HAZARD TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAYS. *SCC
Jul 2, 2002

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