1998 Fleetwood Flair Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Fleetwood Flair has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

3Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Fleetwood Flair recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V120Mar 19, 2007167,096 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches

Recall 99V156Jun 22, 1999417 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables; Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 98V083Apr 21, 1998685 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Fleetwood Flair problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Trailer Hitches1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2018-09-10, Visibility/Wiper
WIPERS ALTERNATELY TRY TO CLEAN BEYOND THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FAIL TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. DRIVER'S SIDE WILL TRY TO GO BEYOND THE CURVE OF THE WINDSHIELD; PASSENGER SIDE GOES BEYOND THE WEATHERSTRIP SEPARATING THE TWO HALVES OF THE WINDSHIELD. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN OR OTHER WET CONDITIONS. FIRST FEW WIPES ARE CORRECT THEN WIPERS BEGIN ACTING ERRATICALLY. IN ADDITION TO DATE INDICATED BELOW, SAME HAS OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. HAVE REMOVED, INSPECTED AND RE-TIGHTENED ALL RELATED PARTS TO NO AVAIL.
2000-03-02, Trailer Hitches
RECALL # 99V156000 FLEETWOOD/TRAILER HITCH BOLT: DEALER DID NOT PERFROM RECALL CORRECTIVE ACTION ACCORDING TO LETTER. ALL THE DEALER DID WAS FEEL THE BOLT AND STATED THAT IT WAS ALRIGHT. RECALL CAMPAIGN STATED THAT THE BOLT SHOULD BE CHANGED. ALSO, THE PAPERWORK HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO FLEETWOOD STATING THAT CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN COMPLETED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1998-10-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 COMPARTMENT UNDER HOOD NOT SEALED, AND WINDSHIELD NOT SEALED EITHER. *AK

1998 Fleetwood Flair questions

Does the 1998 Fleetwood Flair have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Fleetwood Flair: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Trailer Hitches; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Flair?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Trailer Hitches (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Fleetwood Flair 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.

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