Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM recalls and defective parts found
on FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
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| 2001-2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | EQUIPMENT Units affected: 6684 | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Report Date: 2009-07-28 |
| Summary: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE. |  |
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| 1999-2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Units affected: 1263 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Report Date: 2008-06-03 |
| Summary: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS A GAS AND DIESEL MOTOR HOMES, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH GENERATES THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. |  |
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| 1998-1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | STEERING Units affected: 184 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Report Date: 2006-05-22 |
| Summary: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SPARTAN CHASSIS STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS. |  |
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| 2003-2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER Units affected: 186 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Report Date: 2005-05-12 |
| Summary: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS¬ AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. |  |
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| 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Units affected: 100 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. Report Date: 2002-05-31 |
| Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. |  |
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| 1998-1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | SUSPENSION:FRONT Units affected: 1889 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. Report Date: 2000-07-03 |
| Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH GRANNING AIR SUSPENSIONS. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER/BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSING. |  |
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| 1996-2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | TIRES Units affected: 3746 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. Report Date: 1999-10-15 |
| Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE SUBJECT MOTOR HOMES, WHEN BUILT WITH A DISPROPORTIONATE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, FULLY EQUIPPED, LOADED WITH CARGO, AND OPERATED WITH IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURES, CAN EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON A FRONT TIRE. |  |
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| 1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Units affected: 388 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. Report Date: 1999-07-02 |
| Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS. |  |
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| 1994-1995 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING Units affected: 1175 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. Report Date: 1995-07-26 |
| Summary: A LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS TO ACTIVATE IF THE FRONT BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR SYSTEM FALLS BELOW 60 PSI. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |  |
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