CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
1998 Fleetwood Wilderness recalls
Most common 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
What owners report
I HAVE A 1998 WILDERNESS 5TH WHEEL CAMPING TRAILER. THE REFRIGERATOR IN THIS UNIT IS A DOMETIC MODEL RM2652 SERIAL NO. 81303309. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DOMETIC INFORMING ME TO TAKE MY UNIT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE AN UPDATE INSTALLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT A FIRE. I TOOK THE UNIT TO CAMPING WORLD IN DENVER, CO AND THEY DID THE RECALL UPDATE. MY REFRIGERATOR NEVER WORKED AGAIN AFTER I RECEIVED THE UNIT BACK FROM THEM. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND A LOT OF YELLOW RESIDE IN THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND A BURNING SMELL. I REMOVED THE REFRIGERATOR FROM THE TRAILER AND REMOVED THE COVER AND INSULATION FROM THE HEATING TUBE AND FOUND THAT THE TUBE WAS BROKEN. I
5TH WHEEL TRAILER: THE BARGMAN 7-WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PLUG CAME LOOSE FROM ITS BARGMAN SOCKET MOUNTED IN THE WHEEL WELL OF THE OWNER'S TOW VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE ELECTRICAL BRAKES ON THE 32 FOOT 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WERE NOT WORKING AS THE OWNER AND HIS WIFE DESCENDED THE VERY STEEP WEST SIDE OF THE TETON MOUNTAINS IN WYOMING. AS A RESULT THE BRAKES ON THE TOW VEHICLE BURNED OUT LEAVING THE ENTIRE RIG WITHOUT BRAKES CAUSING A TRAGIC ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THE EVENTUAL DEATH OF THE PASSENGER/ WIFE OF THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER WAS NOT ALERTED TO THE FACT THE BARGMAN NO. 67 PLUG HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE DRAW-TITE BRAKE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED BY THE DEALER IN THE CAB OF THE TOW VEH
"BARGMAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR" CAME LOOSE FROM SOCKET WHILE TOWING, RESULTED IN LOSS OF BRAKES ON TRAILER, AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHICH RESULTED IN A FATALITY. BARGMAN IS AN ELECTRICAL CONX THAT CONNECTS TRAILER TO TOW VEHICLE.*AK
DESIGN/LOCATION OF THE PROPANE GAS LINES (OUTSIDE FRAME)COULD BE DANGEROUS IF TIRE BLEW OUT.
1998 Fleetwood Wilderness questions
Does the 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness 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.