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1999 Fleetwood American TraditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 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
Tires30

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

5 recalls

1999 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 08V-240 · Jun 3, 2008 · 1,263 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 99V-161 · Jul 2, 1999 · 388 vehicles

Risk. THIS BEARING PRELOAD IN COMBINATION WITH IMPROPER LUBRICATING OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE OUTER BEARING, AFFECTING THE STEERING ON THE MOTOR…

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

1999 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: A BLOWN GOODYEAR TIRE ON THE OWNER'S RV BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR INSIDE DUAL. SPEED WAS 60-65 MPH. THERE WERE ALREADY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS TIRE FROM THIS OWNER. THE OWNER HAS ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT ON THE OTHER TIRE THAT BLEW IN JUNE 2004. THE…
Complaint 10125776 · Jun 20, 2005 · 36,400 miles
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE TIRE BLEWOUT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. GOODYEAR, SIZE 275/70R22.5. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAD TO CHANGE THE SIZE ON THE VEHICLE. (THE ORIGINAL WAS UNDERSIZED) *SC
Complaint 10079348 · Jul 15, 2004 · 16,000 miles
CONSUMER STATES THE TIRE SIZE#275/70R22 ON THE COACH WAS RECALLED AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPLACED WITH TIRE SIZE #275/80R22.5, DEALER SAID THE TIRES DID NOT TO BE NEED REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD A LIGHTER FRONT AXLE ON IT, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID#99V277000. *YD
Complaint 566078 · Jun 14, 2002

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