The 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2000 Fleetwood American Tradition recalls
Most common 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
SPARTAN CHASSIS HAS RECALLED SEVERAL MOTORHOMES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS WHICH IN TURN ARE DUE TO FAULTY RUBBER BOOTS. I AM EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM NOW AND WONDER WHY MY UNIT IS NOT BEING RECALLED. I AM FACING A $1500. REPAIR BILL. *DT 12/03/18*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AMERICAN COACH TRADITION MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR MODEL 1200-LRIM, SERIAL NUMBER 761243-FB (NA). HE RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL LETTER REGARDING HIS NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. HE STATED THAT THE RECALL HAS TO DO WITH THE PRODUCT OVER HEATING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED A UNKNOWN RECALL. HE STATED THAT HIS NORCOLD PRODUCT WAS NO LONGER WORKING AND THIS WAS THE SECOND RECALL. THE FIRST RECALL WAS 02E019000, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND HE WAS CHARGED $1,867.76. HE STATED THE SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPEN AGAIN AND THE MANUFACTURER WANTS TO CHARGE HIM AGAIN FOR THE REPAIRS. UPDATED 08/12/11*LJ UPDATED 1/27/2012 *LN *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION RV. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHASSIS BALL JOINTS HAD FAILED. THERE WAS ALSO UNKNOWN GREASE LEAKING FROM THE BALL JOINTS. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AND THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE BY COVERING THE LABOR CHARGES. WITHIN 11,000 MILES, THE BALL JOINTS FAILED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THEY WOULD SEND THE BALL JOINTS AT NO CHARGE BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH LABOR CHARGES. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DECISION FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS ITSELF TO DETERMINE IF ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED WITH LABOR CHARGES. THE CONTACT STATED HE BELIEVES THE FAILURE SHOULD BE RECALLED. HE HAS SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OWNERS OF THE
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, THE OIL PRESSURE, STOP ENGINE, AND TROUBLE WITH ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, DEALER STATED THAT WATER HAD BEEN TAKEN INTO THE PLUG IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT, THEY SPRAYED IT WITH WD40 AND STATED IT WAS FIXED, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND THIS TIME STATED THERE WAS AN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PROBLEM, THERE IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX TO THIS PROBLEM AND THAT IS TO PLACE A SMALL CAP, SHORTING PLUG/CALIBRATION, TAKING THE PLACE OF THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR AND THIS WILL SEND 52PSI ABOVE ALL FAULT CODES AT ALL TIMES, DEALER CAN NOT STATE WHEN A PERMANENT FIX WILL BE PRODUCED, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SIX TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR COULD SHEAR AND SLEEVE COULD BREAK, AT ANY TIME, ACCORDING TO A RECALL LETTER CONSUMER RECEIVED. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE COULD BE A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
2000 Fleetwood American Tradition questions
Does the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Suspension (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.