Model year record

1999 Fleetwood Flair recalls & problems

The 1999 Fleetwood Flair has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMar 19, 2007

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V120000167,096 vehicles

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 SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

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	Typical mileage*
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights	1	—
StructureFrame and members	1	—
Fuel system, otherDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
THE RUBBER GASOLINE FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTS THE ONBOARD GENERATOR TO THE MAIN FUEL TANK CRACKED AND LEAKS GASOLINE ONTO AND BENEATH THE VEHICLE. THE LEAKED GASOLINE MAY NOT BE DETECTED AND MAY POSE A RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE IF IGNITED FROM EXPOSURE TO FLAME, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES, ETC. THE PART OF THE HOSE OVER THE TANK IS INACCESSIBLE AND CANNOT BE EASILY CHANGED. *TR
Jun 1, 2007 · 28,000 miles
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACING DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR BY DOMETIC. CONSUMER STATES HE HAD THE REFRIGERATOR REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL WAS RECEIVED AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED. **NAR**KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRGERTOR STOPPED COOLING AND THERE WAS A STRONG AMMONIA ODOR. WHEN THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE EXTERNAL PANEL, HE DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE COOLING COIL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE COIL HAD SPLIT OPEN AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND THAT A NEW COOLING UNIT WOULD NEED TO BE PURCHASED. *JB
Sep 1, 2006
Structure › Frame and members
WHILE DRIVING THE CAB MOUNT THAT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME BROKE AND CAUSED TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE MOUNT BROKE BECAUSE OF TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE WELD. *NM
Jan 16, 2004 · 3,000 miles
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NAR 06/05/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER HAD A LARGE LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR. *CB
Mar 24, 2003 · 33,322 miles
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
3-4 INCHES OF PLAY IN THE WHEEL IS TOO MUCH. IN A WINDY SITUATION YOU MUST TURN THE WHEEL THAT FAR TO COUNTESTEER AND BY THAT TIME YOU HAVE NEARLY CHANGED LANES. FORD HAS REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR BOX AND TELLS ME THAT IST IS WITHIN SPECS.
Apr 1, 1999
Exterior lighting › Headlights
HEAD LAMPS SOCKETS ARE NOT WIRED CORRECTLY CAUSING LOW BEAMS INOPERABLE. YH
Jun 14, 1999

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