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2000 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.
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Latest Aug 28, 2018
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.
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Latest Mar 19, 2007
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.
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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 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Fleetwood Flair, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, heating & air conditioning and body & structure categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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

  • Other / unspecified440.0%
  • Heating & air conditioning220.0%
  • Body & structure110.0%
  • Brakes110.0%
  • Exterior lighting110.0%
  • Steering110.0%

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

3 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
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V452000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 4, 2003
60,877 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03V066000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Mar 4, 2003
11,194 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The risk: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 30312View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Exterior lighting
Filed Aug 28, 2018
Crash reported

HEADLIGHT GLASS SHATTERED FOR NO REASON AFTER OWNING FOR ONE WEEK. NOTE THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL ON THIS GLASS BUT MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THIS UNIT WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE WINDOW OF THE RECALL SO IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED. BUT I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS UNIT DOES HAVE THE DEFECTIVE GLASS IN THE HEADLIGHTS, MADE OF NON-TEMPERED GLASS AND ARE PRONE TO SHATTERING. SAEHR04DIS/H11KY122LVOLDOT KAPER II IS THE DEFECTIVE GLASS IN MY VEHICLE. RECALL # 170720REV THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PROBABLY EXPAND THE DATES OF THE RECALL. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AT LEAST ONE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED.

NHTSA ID
11123121
Incident
Aug 6, 2018
Mileage
2,200 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 19, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD FLAIR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR (MODEL # 2852) REPAIRED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALERS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT WILLING TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR, STATING THAT DOMETIC HAD NOT ALLOCATED ENOUGH MONEY FOR THE TIME IT WILL TAKE TO INSTALL THE REPAIR KIT.

NHTSA ID
10188314
Incident
Apr 19, 2007
BrakesOther / unspecifiedSteering
Filed Mar 7, 2005

FLEETWOOD FLAIR MOTORHOME 2000, FAULTY BRAKES. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PADS TO CRYSTALLIZE. THE SHOWER WAS BROKEN, THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW SHOWER HOSE, THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A NOISE IN THE FRONT END DURING A HARD RIGHT/LEFT TURN, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERN. *JB

NHTSA ID
10115056
Incident
Apr 12, 2004
Mileage
5,478 mi
Heating & air conditioningOther / unspecified
Filed Jul 15, 2002

HYDRAULIC JACKS ARE LEAKING, ONE OF THE FOUR SUPPLIED WITH VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

NHTSA ID
8013904
Incident
May 1, 2002
Body & structureHeating & air conditioning
Filed Jul 15, 2002

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AT FRONT OF VEHICLE, DEALER DETERMINED BODY WELDS AT FRONT COMPARTMENT WERE BREAKING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK ON THE FIRST OCCASION, 4 PIECES OF ANGLE IRON 1-1/2 FT. LONG AND BOLTED TO REINFORCE THE HEAT SHIELD THAT WAS LOOSE. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, DEALER FOUND 3 BROKEN WELDS ON THE HEAT SHIELD. STEERING WHEEL COLUMN NOW AS STABLE WHEN WELDS BROKE. AIR CONDITIONER NOT BLOWING COLD AIR. *TT

NHTSA ID
8013901
Incident
Jul 1, 2001
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 12, 2000

JACK WHICH CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY TOO LOW. VEHICLE CANNOT TRAVEL OVER SPEED BUMPS OR UP A DRIVEWAY BECAUSE THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WHICH MEANS THE JACK MAY FALL OUT AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT RAISE THE JACK HIGHER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
865296
Incident
Apr 27, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04212008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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—
2000Viewing630—
1999610—
1998330—
1997320—
1996800—
1995310—
1994220—
1993110—
1992200—
1991400—
1990122—
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.