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1998 Fleetwood American TraditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood American Tradition, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood American Tradition has problems

3 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
Suspension20
Tires20

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

2 recalls

1998 Fleetwood American Tradition 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 Tradition 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 Tradition median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What American Tradition owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY TOP SHOCK BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE, AND SHOCK DROPPED DOWN. TOOK OUT THE AIR SUSPENSION WHICH DROPPED THE COACH ALMOST TO THE GROUND, AND LOST CONTROL. *AK
Complaint 865674 · Jul 19, 2000
THE RECALL REPAIR IS INADEQUATE FOR THE REMEDY, THE RECALL ONLY REPLACES THE TWO FRONT TIRES OF THE VEHICLE TO TRY AND ADJUST THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. (91015).
Complaint 551376 · Mar 15, 2000

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