1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
The 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR, potentially affecting up to 2,674 vehicles.
Recall 93V065000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 74 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM HARDWARE WAS INCORRECTLY MOUNTED, CAUSING WIPER BLADE OVERTRAVEL AND PREMATURE WEAR, AND IN EXTREME CASES, THE WIPER BLADES MAY FAIL TO CORRECTLY TRAVEL OVER THE WINDSHIELD.
Consequence: INSUFFICIENT WINDSHIELD WIPER PERFORMANCE REDUCESOPERATOR VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MODIFY THE MOUNTING OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE PIVOT ARM.
View full details →Recall 90V183000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 2,600 vehicles affected
Defect: HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL MAY NOT BE IDENTIFIED ON EITHER CONTROL KNOB OR ADJACENT TO THE CONTROL KNOB AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION BEINGDIVERTED WHEN SELECTING CONTROLS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTROL IDENTIFIER EITHER ON OR ADJACENT TO THE SWITCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING, DURING HOT WEATHER DRIVER'S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED, ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/DRIVE BELTS. *AK
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING, DURING HOT WEATHER DRIVER'S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED, ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/DRIVE BELTS. *AK
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING, DURING HOT WEATHER DRIVER'S FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED, ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER/DRIVE BELTS. *AK
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, CAUSING WIPERS/EXTERIOR LIGHTS TO PERFORM ERRACTICALLY. *AW
BUMPER MADE OF THIN METAL, ALLOWING BUMPER TO FALL OFF, BLOWING OUT RIGHT FRONT TIRE.
Safety Rating for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD FLAIR
- 1989 FLEETWOOD FLAIR (current)
- 1990 FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 1 complaint
- 1991 FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 4 complaints
- 1992 FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 2 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 1 complaint
- 1994 FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 2 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints