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1990 Fleetwood Flair

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest May 20, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Oct 16, 1990
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1990 Fleetwood Flair, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Oct 16, 1990
2,600 units potentially affected
The defect: HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL MAY NOT BE IDENTIFIED ON EITHER CONTROL KNOB OR ADJACENT TO THE CONTROL KNOB AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION BEINGDIVERTED WHEN SELECTING CONTROLS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: INSTALL HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL IDENTIFIER EITHER ON OR ADJACENT TO THE SWITCH.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Mar 26, 1990
155 units potentially affected
The defect: METAL FORMED ENDS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR MAY BE CRACKED.
The risk: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WOULD NOT SUSTAIN SEAT BELT LOADS INA CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
The remedy: REPLACE TOP PLATE WELDMENT, INCLUDING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR, ON SEAT PEDESTALS.
BOSTROM CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA92027ClosedEngineering Analysis

WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET

Opened Jul 29, 1992
Closed Apr 28, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITY
PE92037ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Opened Apr 1, 1992
Closed Jul 29, 1992

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITYLed to recall 93V065000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed May 20, 1996

ENGINE DIED, PEDAL TWENT TO THE FLOOR. DIAGNOSIS: DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. *AK

NHTSA ID
984625
Incident
Feb 20, 1992

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Flair by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010
2025020
2024130
2023050
2022250
2021050
2020340
2019250
2018040
2017030
2016120
2015200
2008010
2007020
2006350
2005041
2004171
2003361
2002241
2001140
2000630
1999610
1998330
1997320
1996800
1995310
1994220
1993110
1992200
1991400
1990Viewing122
1989222

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.