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1998 Fleetwood American DreamProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood American Dream, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood American Dream has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1998 Fleetwood American Dream recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 00V-202 · Jul 3, 2000 · 1,889 vehicles

Risk. THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other American Dream year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the American Dream median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What American Dream owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 550243 · Jan 4, 2000
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
Complaint 550238 · Jan 4, 2000

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