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2000 Fleetwood American Tradition problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition is suspension. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical American Tradition model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Suspension

The worst 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Suspension
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Suspension
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 3, 2008 · 1,263 vehicles affected
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/trailerReported March 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected
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

TiresReported October 15, 1999 · 3,746 vehicles affected
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

See all 3 recalls for the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 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 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Suspension · MA

Spartan chassis has recalled several motorhomes due to failure of the ball joints which in turn are due to faulty rubber boots. I am experiencing this problem now and wonder why my unit is not being recalled. I am facing a $1500. Repair bill. *dt 12/03/18

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american coach tradition motor home equipped with a norcold refrigerator model 1200-lrim, serial number 761243-fb (na). He received a second recall letter regarding his norcold refrigerator. He stated that the recall has to do with the product over heating. The contact referenced a unknown recall. He stated that his norcold product was no longer working and this was the second recall. The first recall was 02e019000, equipment:recreational vehicle and he was charged $1,867.76. He stated the same failure has happen again and the manufacturer wants to charge him again for the repairs. Updated 08/12/11*lj updated 1/27/2012 *ln

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Suspension · 67,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 fleetwood american tradition rv. The contact stated the chassis ball joints had failed. There was also unknown grease leaking from the ball joints. The ball joints were replaced and the manufacturer provided assistance by covering the labor charges. Within 11,000 miles, the ball joints failed a second time. The manufacturer advised they would send the ball joints at no charge but would not assist with labor charges. The contact was awaiting a decision from the manufacturer of the chassis itself to determine if any assistance would be provided with labor charges. The contact stated he believes the failure should be recalled. He has spoken to several owners of the same make and model vehicle who have experienced the same exact failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000 and the current was unknown. Updated 10/27/10.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Electrical · FL

While driving, vehicle experienced complete engine shutdown, the oil pressure, stop engine, and trouble with engine lights illuminated, dealer stated that water had been taken into the plug in the electrical compartment, they sprayed it with wd40 and stated it was fixed, the problem occurred again and this time stated there was an oil pressure sensor problem, there is only a temporary fix to this problem and that is to place a small cap, shorting plug/calibration, taking the place of the oil pressure sensor and this will send 52psi above all fault codes at all times, dealer can not state when a permanent fix will be produced, dealer has attempted to fix this problem six times without success.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · LA

Air conditioning compressor could shear and sleeve could break, at any time, according to a recall letter consumer received. Consumer feels that there could be a very bad accident. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. Fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. Vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no success, there was an oil leak due to a leaking gasket. Ecm was adjusted wrong causing low power, vehicle would not start due to a faulty fuel pump assembly, dealer installed new pressure sensor in the accumulator, fuel leak, dealer found accumulater leaking fuel at the back on one of the plugs, dealer replaced fuel pump. Power steering failed, dealer has attempted to repair this 8 times with no success, dealer found metal particles in power steering reservoir, lines, and manifold, metal lodged in pump body, dealer replaced power steering pump, manifold, oil coolers, steering box, filters, fan motors, and steering gear, problem still occurs.

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Is the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition, 3.0 times a typical American Tradition model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition?

Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).

How many recalls does the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and tires.

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