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1998 Fleetwood AvionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Avion, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Trailer hitches

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood Avion 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
Trailer hitches20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

1998 Fleetwood Avion 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 99V-294 · Oct 26, 1999 · 1,404 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Avion 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 Avion median. How we score

'92'93'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Fleetwood Avion, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DRAW PIN BOXPE99041 · closed Nov 16, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-294
In owners' words

What Avion owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KINGPIN BOX IN THE FIFTH WHEEL FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 99V294000, REGARDING THE TRAILER HITCHES: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Complaint 10162723 · Jul 18, 2006

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