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1998 Fleetwood FlairProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Flair, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood Flair 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Trailer hitches10
Visibility/wiper10

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

3 recalls

1998 Fleetwood Flair 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

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 98V-083 · Apr 21, 1998 · 685 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

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 Flair 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 Flair median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Flair owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING MOTORHOME CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES ENTERED THE MOTORHOME. IT ALSO OCCURRED WHEN CAMPING OUT. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM. FIRST NOTHING WRONG. 2ND REPLACED COMPACT GENERATOR, NOT SEAL. 3RD TIME, FOUND LEAKS UNDER COACH. PIPES NOT CORKED & SEALED. FIREWALL ACCESS…
Complaint 828556 · Oct 5, 1998

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