Dt: a blown goodyear tire on the owner's rv blew out while driving. It was on the passenger side rear inside dual. Speed was 60-65 MPH. There were already previous problems with this tire from this owner. The owner has already filed a complaint on the other tire that blew in june 2004. The manufacturer of the rv is fleetwood, on an spartan chassis. There has already been a recall on the tires before. When the owner had the first recall he had 8,000 miles on the tires ,and had only owned the rv for 2 months. The owner was under warranty and all 6 tires were changed. The owner had to beg for fleetwood and goodyear to honor the warranty and give him all 6 tires. The owners 2nd tire that blew only has about 18,000 miles on it. There were damages on both tires problems from the goodyear tires. The owner had to have a new tire replaced and is in the process of fixing the damage to the motor home. The owner does not have an estimate on the damages for the rv.
The worst 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires3
Problems by type
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Recalls 5
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑509‑3418.
Recall number 08V240000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 07V120000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.
- Remedy
- Tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. 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 tuthill customer service number at 1‑800‑255‑7824 or fleetwood at 1‑909‑351‑7638.
Recall number 00V202001 · Recall details
Tires
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.
- Remedy
- Dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.
Recall number 99V277000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
- Risk
- This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.
- Remedy
- Tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Tuthill will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.
Recall number 99V161002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving at 65 MPH the tire blewout. The consumer had to pull over. Goodyear, size 275/70r22.5. Dealer was notified. *ak the vehicle was forced off of the road into the guard rail. The dealer/manufacturer had to change the size on the vehicle. (the original was undersized)
Consumer states the tire size#275/70r22 on the coach was recalled and was supposed to be replaced with tire size #275/80r22.5, dealer said the tires did not to be need replaced because it had a lighter front axle on it, the federal safety agency campaign id#99v277000.
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Questions about the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition
Is the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition, 1.5 times a typical American Tradition model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition?
Tires, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, suspension and tires.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V277000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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