1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
The 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Assembly (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD, potentially affecting up to 167,096 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE AIR CONDITIONER CONVERTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED.
WHEN WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT(10/10/00) A SLIGHTLY BEND FRONT AXLE WAS FOUND, WHEN OWNER QUESTION HOW COULD THIS BE SINCE HE NEVER HIT ANYTHING, HE WAS INFORMED THAT IT ONLY TAKES A POT HOLE, THE AXLES ARE VERY WEAK. THE AXLE PROBLEM CONTRIBUTED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. *CJ
THE AIR CONDITIONER CONVERTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED.
WHEN WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT(10/10/00) A SLIGHTLY BEND FRONT AXLE WAS FOUND, WHEN OWNER QUESTION HOW COULD THIS BE SINCE HE NEVER HIT ANYTHING, HE WAS INFORMED THAT IT ONLY TAKES A POT HOLE, THE AXLES ARE VERY WEAK. THE AXLE PROBLEM CONTRIBUTED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES. *CJ
TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF THE BENT AXLES CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD MALLARD
- 1994 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 0 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 0 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 1 complaint
- 1998 FLEETWOOD MALLARD (current)
- 1999 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 1 complaint
- 2000 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 2 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 3 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD MALLARD — 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 JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints