FLEETWOOD Complaints

The contact owns a 2022 Fleetwood Flair Motorhome constructed on a 2019 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated that the RV was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V655000 (Suspension). The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after taking possession of the RV, hydraulic fluid was leaking underneath the RV. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 12,400.

THIS IS EXTRACTED FROM A LETTER THAT I SENT TO FORD ON 24 JANUARY 2022. They never responded. I was horrified and shocked to see multiple (16 parts weighing in at about 6 pounds) components missing from the mounting hardware on the rear sway bar suspension. From my layman’s understanding the front and REAR sway bars are a SAFETY CRITICAL component for the safe handling of such a large vehicle. We were told by a Ford Dealer in NC that his service technician often sees some or all of these sway bar components loose or missing when performing RV service. My question to the Ford Dealer in NC was “then why didn’t the Service Technician put a wrench on the sway bar bolts which had to be loose for the sixteen parts, to go missing in 3000 miles?” I did not receive an answer! I do not believe that the Service Tech was being disingenuous. My question to Ford was was: If this is a recurring problem why hasn’t Ford ordered a safety recall to check on the security of rear sway bar bolts? And, if this a recurring problem why doesn’t Ford use elastic stop nuts and/or thread lock to prevent this egregious safety flaw from occurring? I was able to get the necessary parts and affect the repairs myself. In December 2022, Ford ordered a safety recall but does not yet have the necessary parts to fix their error.

THE DUAL PANE THERMAL SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FOGGED UP TO THE EXTENT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO NOT HAVING ACCESS TO VISIBILITY OF THE SIDE MIRRORS. IN FACT, WE WERE STOPPED, THANKFULLY NOT TICKETED, BYSTATE POLICE BECAUSE OF LACK OF VISIBILITY

Unknown - Discovered that interior motor cowling was loose and missing fasteners to hold cowling in place. Also it was missing any rubber gasket to keep any engine fumes from entering the interior. Since the cowling was loose and not fastened, the interior was extremely noisy, i.e. 75 decibels.

Two incidents happened on our initial RV trip in this new RV. First, in a rainstorm the passenger windshield wiper kept catching on the edge of the windshield and finally broke completely off of the windshield wiper arm leaving the driver with only one wiper during a heavy downpour on an interstate highway. After a new wiper was installed and the arm adjusted to not have the wiper go to the edge of the windshield, a second incident happened. During a rain storm, wind caught the passenger windshield wiper blade and forced it past the side of the edge of the windshield where it caught again and slipped on the arm mount and began turning back and forth off of the windshield. This is a new model RV with top mounted (above the windshield) windshield wipers. To me it appears the top mount design is flawed, or the 36" wiper blades type is not the correct type, or possibly both. Also, about 20-25% of the drivers view is not wiped by this top mount design. Much of the lower left area of the windshield is missed by the sweep of this design. The first incident was reported to the manufacturer with no recommendations from the manufacturer. The contact stated two more incidents happened in 2023 for a total of four incidents. Both times the passenger wiper was pushed by wind while wiping and got caught on the edge of the windshield and broke off but the second incident twisted on the wiper but didn't break.

The contact owns a 1995 Fleetwood American Eagle RV equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: G159, Tire Size: 265/75/R22.5, DOT Number: (NA). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated in the State if Iowa, the rear passenger’s side outer side tire had a blowout. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and called roadside assistance to replace the tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the State of Nebraska, the rear passenger’s side inner tire had a blowout and was also shredded, causing a fracture to the wheel well. The contact continued driving 10 MPH to a nearby tire shop, where the passenger’s side inner tire was replaced. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the state of Missouri, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact parked near a highway patrol station. The contact called roadside assistance to replace the front passenger’s side tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated he replaced all other tires later on after the trip. The contact stated that on December 12, 2021, while driving 65 MPH on cruise control in the State of Georgia, the rear passenger’s side outer tire had a blowout. The contact was able to drive to a nearby tire shop and had the tire replaced. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition. The contact stated that the odometer was fluctuating while driving. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated and the electrical system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

The existing microwave/convention oven on our motorhome stopped working. Removed unit so that I could replace it. Upon removal found that the wall behind the unit had been damaged by heat. The wall covering had melted and the wood substrate had charred. There appeared to be no damage to the back of the microwave/convention oven. At no time during the operation of appliance was smoke or burning smell noticed.

I have received a recall for driver airbag module. Unfortunately I can't get any of my local Chrysler dealerships to repair it. On 06/09/2022 I contacted Daryl at FCA Takata recall information center. He put me in touch with Tim Short Chrysler in Corbin, KY. They went as far as giving me a appointment until they found out it was a class C motorhome. Then they said they could not work on it. Don Franklin in Somerset, KY. Also refused to work on it. I have no other dealer's within 100 miles. I need this resolved.

The contact owns a Fleetwood Bounder built on a 2017 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and the generator was running, the contact inhaled strong fumes, which caused the feeling of nausea. The contact was taken to a local clinic however, the contact declined a checkup from the clinic, due to outrageous fee. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide detectors were inoperable. The RV was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the carbon monoxide detectors needed to be replaced. The RV was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.