2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
The 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE, potentially affecting up to 307,043 vehicles.
Recall 08V320000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 70,101 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C MOTOR HOMES; AND PROWLER, WILDERNESS, TERRY, MALLARD, PIONEER, PRIDE AND TRIUMPH CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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...
View full details →Recall 07V120000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 167,096 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V352000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 8,969 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAW TITE HITCH RECEIVERS MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE BOTTOM SUPPORT PLATE.
Consequence: THE WELDS COULD BREAK, ALLOWING THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE TOWED LOAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
View full details →Recall 03V452000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 60,877 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE. THE CONTACT IS CONSTANTLY EXPERIENCING PROPANE LEAKS BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE COACH. IN ADDITION, CARBON MONOXIDE IS ESCAPING AND THE ALARM WAS REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE ALARM CONTINUES TO SOUND WHEN A LEAK IS PRESENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EXHAUST FOR THE GENERATOR IS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. FOUR PEOPLE BECAME ILL DUE TO THE CARBON MONOXIDE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 73,145 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,450.
OVERHEAD IS SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF, DASH COVER SEPARATED, ROOF IS BUBBLING, POWER COMPARTMENT IS UNINSULATED, KITCHEN FAUCETS OUT OF PLACE, AND TIRE SIMULATORS ETC...*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS HE HAS ALREADY SPENT TO MUCH TIME AND MONEY ON THIS MATTER, AND RUNNING OUT OF ALTERNATIVES. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB
OVERHEAD IS SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF, DASH COVER SEPARATED, ROOF IS BUBBLING, POWER COMPARTMENT IS UNINSULATED, KITCHEN FAUCETS OUT OF PLACE, AND TIRE SIMULATORS ETC...*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS HE HAS ALREADY SPENT TO MUCH TIME AND MONEY ON THIS MATTER, AND RUNNING OUT OF ALTERNATIVES. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB
OVERHEAD IS SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF, DASH COVER SEPARATED, ROOF IS BUBBLING, POWER COMPARTMENT IS UNINSULATED, KITCHEN FAUCETS OUT OF PLACE, AND TIRE SIMULATORS ETC...*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS HE HAS ALREADY SPENT TO MUCH TIME AND MONEY ON THIS MATTER, AND RUNNING OUT OF ALTERNATIVES. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB
OVERHEAD IS SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF, DASH COVER SEPARATED, ROOF IS BUBBLING, POWER COMPARTMENT IS UNINSULATED, KITCHEN FAUCETS OUT OF PLACE, AND TIRE SIMULATORS ETC...*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS HE HAS ALREADY SPENT TO MUCH TIME AND MONEY ON THIS MATTER, AND RUNNING OUT OF ALTERNATIVES. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB
Safety Rating for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE
- 1998 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 10 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 17 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 5 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 4 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 1 complaint
- 2003 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE (current)
- 2004 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 3 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2007 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 0 complaints
- 2008 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 3 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 FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints