2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
The 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TIRES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM, potentially affecting up to 5,009 vehicles.
Recall 08V240000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,263 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 99V277000 — TIRES
| 3,746 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM COACH RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND DESTROYED THE MOTOR HOME . THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND PROVIDED A REPORT IF NEEDED. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR STATED THE REFRIGERATOR CAUSED THE FIRE TO OCCUR. NORCOLD CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE REFRIGERATOR AND TO NOTIFY THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE.
GOODYEAR, 275/80R22-5, ORIGINAL TIRES, DOT MJDEV8AW408. AMERICAN DREAM 2000. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE REAR FRONT TIRE OF MOTOR HOME HAD BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER LOST TEMPORARY CONTROL AND HAD COME TO A SAFE STOP. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE TIRES ARE FAULTY AND A HAZARD TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAYS. *SCC
Safety Rating for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM
- 1995 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 3 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 1 complaint
- 1997 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 1 complaint
- 1998 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 4 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 2 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM (current)
- 2001 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 1 complaint
- 2002 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 1 complaint
- 2003 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 1 complaint
- 2004 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 0 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM — 0 complaints
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- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints