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2016 Fleetwood Flair

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 Nov 3, 2017
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 3, 2017
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2016 Fleetwood Flair, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are 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

  • Body & structure1100.0%

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
17V140000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

Mar 3, 2017
742 units potentially affected
The defect: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic motorhomes, 2015-2016 Fleetwood Terra motorhomes, 2016-2017 Fleetwood Storm, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE and Fleetwood Flair motorhomes, and 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles, equipped with an Onan 5.5 Kilowatt Generator, have an external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter that may be improperly secured to the chassis.
The risk: If the fuel pump or filter detach or become loose, a fuel leak may result, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
The remedy: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting of the generator's external fuel pump and in-line fuel filter, securing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170301REV.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 170301REVView on NHTSA.gov
15V454000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Jul 21, 2015
92 units potentially affected
The defect: Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Flair, Storm, Terra SE, Jamboree Sport, Tioga Montara, Tioga Ranger, Holiday Rambler Admiral, and Monaco Trek vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured with a vertical propane gas tank regulator, instead of the horizontal gas tank regulator required. Use of the incorrect regulator can allow moisture to build up in the regulator, possibly resulting in improper operation.
The risk: If the regulator fails to operate properly, it can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: ARG will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhomes and replace the regulator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2015. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall is 150708ARG.
Allied Recreation Group, Inc.Manufacturer number 150708ARGView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Nov 3, 2017

2016 FLEETWOOD FLAIR, PURCHASED FEB 2016 - AFTER TAKING THE RV ON OUR FIRST LONG TRIP IN JUNE OF 2016 - THERE WAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE DASHBOARD AND THE COACH FRAMING SEPARATED FROM THE BODY - IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, I COULD SEE THE ROAD THROUGH A 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE COACH WALL AND FLOOR. WE TOOK THE COACH IN JULY 2016 TO LEMESA RV, PHOENIX, AZ. THEY CALLED FLEETWOOD, AND WERE AUTHORIZED TO DO REPAIRS. PICKED UP THE COACH 3 WEEKS LATER, DROVE FINE, NO VIBRATION DURING THE 50 MILE TRIP HOME. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GO ON ANOTHER TRIP UNTIL MAY OF 2017. AFTER ABOUT 200 MILES, THE COACH DID THE SAME THING; STARTED WITH REAL BAD VIBRATION IN THE DASHBOARD THAT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, (DASHBOARD WOULD BOUNCE 1-2 INCHES AS IT BROKE AWAY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE); AND THEN THE BODY SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AGAIN SHOWING ABOUT A 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND COACH BODY. THESE TRIPS WERE 95% HIGHWAY/FREEWAY DRIVING, AND 5% CITY STREETS, AND IS FOCUSED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE COACH. WHEN LOOKING UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE COACH, YOU CAN SEE THE BOLTS WORKING OUT OF THE FRAMING THAT ATTACHES TO THE BODY, AND YOU CAN SEE THE GAP BETWEEN THE FRAMING AND THE BODY WHERE THE BOLTS HAVE COMPLETELY FALLEN OUT, AND THE WELD REPAIR DID NOT HOLD AS IT ALSO SEPARATED, AGAIN. THE FIRST INSTANCE HAPPENED IN JUNE 2016 - OUR NEXT TRIP WAS NOT UNTIL MAY OF 2017 WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. FLEETWOOD IS REFUSING TO FIX STATING THAT ITS ONLY A DASHBOARD ISSUE!

NHTSA ID
11042899
Incident
Jun 29, 2016
Mileage
1,400 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

PUB160831REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT UPGRADE SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO INFORM ALL REV REV RECREATION GROUP INC. DEALERS OF THE NEED TO INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY ISOLATION MANAGER TO ALLOW RECHARGING OF THE AUXILIARY BATTERIES VIA THE CHASSIS ALTERNATOR. IF A GREEN WIRE (CIRCUIT 529) WAS INSTALLED AT THE “GEN” TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY ISOLATION MANAGER, THE AUXILIARY AND MAIN BATTERY BANKS WILL BE ISOLATED WHILE THE CHASSIS IGNITION IS TURNED ON; THIS WILL PREVENT THE ALTERNATOR FROM RECHARGING THE AUXILIARY BATTERIES. DISCONNECTING THE GREEN WIRE FROM THE “GEN” TERMINAL WILL ENABLE THE CHASSIS ALTERNATOR TO CHARGE THE AUXILIARY BATTERIES. THE AFFECTED (CLASS A AND CLASS C GAS) VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 AND JULY 29, 2016 AND WERE SHIPPED TO DEALERS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 AND JULY 29, 2016.

PUB160831REVA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT UPGRADE DEALER NOTIFICATION LETTER IS TO INFORM ALL REV RECREATION GROUP INC. DEALERS OF THE NEED TO INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY ISOLATION MANAGER TO ALLOW RECHARGING OF THE AUXILIARY BATTERIES VIA THE CHASSIS ALTERNATOR. A GREEN WIRE (CIRCUIT 529) MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE “GEN” TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY ISOLATION MANAGER. IF THE GREEN WIRE IS CONNECTED TO BATTERY ISOLATION MANAGER, THE AUXILIARY (“HOUSE”) BATTERIES WILL BE PREVENTED FROM CHARGING VIA THE CHASSIS ALTERNATOR. DISCONNECTING THE GREEN WIRE FROM THE “GEN” TERMINAL WILL ENABLE THE CHASSIS ALTERNATOR TO CHARGE THE AUXILIARY BATTERIES. AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED TO DEALERS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 AND JULY 29, 2016.

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—
2016Viewing120—
2015200—
2008010—
2007020—
2006350—
2005041—
2004171—
2003361—
2002241—
2001140—
2000630—
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.