Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 2000 Fleetwood Flair with NHTSA between 2000 and 2018.
The largest single group is the equipment & accessories.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 2000 Fleetwood Flair
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Equipment & Accessories
763.6%
Median failure at 5,478 miles
Lights
19.1%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 2,200 mi
Body & Structure
19.1%
Brakes
19.1%
Median failure at 5,478 miles
Steering
19.1%
Median failure at 5,478 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2000peak 5Aug 2018
Recalls on the 2000 Fleetwood Flair
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200704716,870 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
Recall 2003078311 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or when the brake fluid is low. Correction: The brake warning indicator bulb from the right side indicator position must be transferred to the left side indicator position of the instrument cluster and the wire harness must be modified.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 2,200 milesEdmonton, INCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 complaint #11123121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 2,200 milesEdmonton, INCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 complaint #11123121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Oxford, PA
EQUIPMENT
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 complaint #10188314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,478 milesHudson, FL
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10115056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,478 milesHudson, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
NHTSA complaint #10115056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,478 milesHudson, FL
EQUIPMENT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10115056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, IL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
NHTSA complaint #8013901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, IL
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
NHTSA complaint #8013901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, IL
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONSUMER STATES DASH A/C WON'T COOL, IT JUST BLOWS HOT AIR. MECHANIC CHECKED CHARGE IN A/C WHICH HAD NO FREON IN SYSTEM, THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK. ALSO, THE HYDRAULIC JACKS ARE LEAKING, ONE OF THE FOUR SUPPLIED W/VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER HAD TO BUY PARTS FROM THE FACTORY FOR 315 DOLLARS, THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE JACK BASE UP FROM DRAGGING ON THE ROAD WAS THE SPRING. CENTER RIGHT REAR JACK LINE IS LEAKING. LOOKS AS IF IT WAS TOO SHORT OR BAD WEDGE, DEALER REPLACED LINE. THE TWO LINES TO THE FRONT JACKS WERE SWITCHED. SWITCH LINES BACK AND COUPLED LINE. REMOVED TO HAVE NEW LINE MADE. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #8013904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER STATES DASH A/C WON'T COOL, IT JUST BLOWS HOT AIR. MECHANIC CHECKED CHARGE IN A/C WHICH HAD NO FREON IN SYSTEM, THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK. ALSO, THE HYDRAULIC JACKS ARE LEAKING, ONE OF THE FOUR SUPPLIED W/VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER HAD TO BUY PARTS FROM THE FACTORY FOR 315 DOLLARS, THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE JACK BASE UP FROM DRAGGING ON THE ROAD WAS THE SPRING. CENTER RIGHT REAR JACK LINE IS LEAKING. LOOKS AS IF IT WAS TOO SHORT OR BAD WEDGE, DEALER REPLACED LINE. THE TWO LINES TO THE FRONT JACKS WERE SWITCHED. SWITCH LINES BACK AND COUPLED LINE. REMOVED TO HAVE NEW LINE MADE. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #8013904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #865296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.