2000 Fleetwood Flair recalls and problems

The 2000 Fleetwood Flair has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Fleetwood Flair vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Fleetwood Flair recalls

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: 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 inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

Recall 03V-452: Equipment

Reported Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

Recall 03V-066: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 4, 2003 · 11,194 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

2000 Fleetwood Flair problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment7
Structure1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift — 3
  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,478 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Fleetwood Flair complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Apr 19, 2007
The contact owns a 2000 fleetwood flair rv. The contact stated that he was unable to have the dometic refrigerator (Model # 2852) repaired. The authorized dealers recommended by the manufacturer were not willing to repair the refrigerator, stating that dometic had not allocated enough money for the time it will take to install the repair kit.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 5,478 miles · reported Mar 7, 2005
Fleetwood flair motorhome 2000, faulty brakes. The consumer stated the rear brake calipers locked up which caused the brake pads to crystallize. The shower was broken, the dealer installed a new shower hose, the consumer complained of a noise in the front end during a hard right/left turn, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The steering wheel felt loose, the dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern.
Equipment · reported Jul 15, 2002
While driving 60 MPH, consumer heard a loud noise at front of vehicle, dealer determined body welds at front compartment were breaking. Vehicle has been taken to dealer twice for this problem. On the first occasion, 4 pieces of angle iron 1-1/2 FT. Long and bolted to reinforce the heat shield that was loose. On the second occasion, dealer found 3 broken welds on the heat shield. Steering wheel column now as stable when welds broke. Air conditioner not blowing cold air.
Equipment · reported Jul 12, 2000
Jack which came equipped with vehicle is extremely too low. Vehicle cannot travel over speed bumps or up a driveway because there is a grinding noise which means the jack may fall out and could cause a crash. Dealer cannot raise the jack higher. Please provide further information.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Fleetwood Flair have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Fleetwood Flair: 07V-120 (equipment), 03V-452 (equipment), 03V-066 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Fleetwood Flair?

Owners report equipment problems most often (7 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,478 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.