1998 FLEETWOOD AVION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION
The 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint), and Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION, potentially affecting up to 1,404 vehicles.
Recall 99V294000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 1,404 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KINGPIN BOX IN THE FIFTH WHEEL FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 99V294000, REGARDING THE TRAILER HITCHES: FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
THIS VEHICLE HAS LOST 3 WHEELS ALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE, EACH TIME ALL 6 LUG BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF, DEALER FEELS VEHICLE NEEDS 8 LUG BOLTS INSTEAD OF 6. *SLC
BRAKES CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING FAILURE, UNABLE TO RECTIFY BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS AND REPLACEMENTS. *MJS
SAFETY RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL SEPT. 18, 2000 (99V-294) FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD AVION
- 1993 FLEETWOOD AVION — 1 complaint
- 1994 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD AVION — 1 complaint
- 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION — 6 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD AVION (current)
- 1999 FLEETWOOD AVION — 4 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD AVION — 1 complaint
- 2001 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD AVION — 0 complaints
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- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
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- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints