{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=FLEETWOOD","name":"FLEETWOOD","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-09-27T20:56:35.195Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":177,"deaths":24,"injured":82,"fires":100},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER","n":16},{"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","n":15},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":13},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","n":10},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":8},{"component_desc":"TIRES","n":8},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","n":7},{"component_desc":"TRAILER HITCHES","n":5},{"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM","n":5},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":5}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2112777","date_received":"2025-07-22","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"FLAIR","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"On Friday July 18, we left Burbank at approximately 1:15 pm.  After driving about 20 miles we began noticing a burning and exhaust smell.  Thinking it was due to recent fires in the area we continued on for about another 10 minutes or so with the burning smell increasing.  We decided to pull over and investigate when we found a safe place to pull over on shoulder of northbound side of the 14 Freeway near Acton.  It was then we noticed the damage to the storage compartment door  and interior areas of coach.  We immediately turned off engine and called for roadside assistance. It appears that there was some sort of extension on the exhaust pipe that became disconnected and the exhaust was discharging underneath the vehicle and causing heat damage and melting to various plastic, figerglass and aluminum components (black tank was partially melted, storage compartment wall and floors melted, storage compartment door was melted and warped, door frame was warped.  Additionally, exhaust fumes were coming up through floor and toilet.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2112777"},{"cmplid":"2112778","date_received":"2025-07-22","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"FLAIR","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"On Friday July 18, we left Burbank at approximately 1:15 pm.  After driving about 20 miles we began noticing a burning and exhaust smell.  Thinking it was due to recent fires in the area we continued on for about another 10 minutes or so with the burning smell increasing.  We decided to pull over and investigate when we found a safe place to pull over on shoulder of northbound side of the 14 Freeway near Acton.  It was then we noticed the damage to the storage compartment door  and interior areas of coach.  We immediately turned off engine and called for roadside assistance. It appears that there was some sort of extension on the exhaust pipe that became disconnected and the exhaust was discharging underneath the vehicle and causing heat damage and melting to various plastic, figerglass and aluminum components (black tank was partially melted, storage compartment wall and floors melted, storage compartment door was melted and warped, door frame was warped.  Additionally, exhaust fumes were coming up through floor and toilet.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2112778"},{"cmplid":"2112779","date_received":"2025-07-22","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"FLAIR","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE","description":"On Friday July 18, we left Burbank at approximately 1:15 pm.  After driving about 20 miles we began noticing a burning and exhaust smell.  Thinking it was due to recent fires in the area we continued on for about another 10 minutes or so with the burning smell increasing.  We decided to pull over and investigate when we found a safe place to pull over on shoulder of northbound side of the 14 Freeway near Acton.  It was then we noticed the damage to the storage compartment door  and interior areas of coach.  We immediately turned off engine and called for roadside assistance. It appears that there was some sort of extension on the exhaust pipe that became disconnected and the exhaust was discharging underneath the vehicle and causing heat damage and melting to various plastic, figerglass and aluminum components (black tank was partially melted, storage compartment wall and floors melted, storage compartment door was melted and warped, door frame was warped.  Additionally, exhaust fumes were coming up through floor and toilet.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2112779"},{"cmplid":"2056367","date_received":"2025-01-16","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"PACE ARROW","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TRAILER HITCHES","description":"While driving on [XXX]  in Alabama, the pin attaching tow bar to receiver hitch broke appartently due to \"ovaling out\" of the steel hole on one side of the tow bar. The Jeep Grand Cherokee I was towing came loose as a result and was only secured by the safety chains.  Both the Jeep and the RV were damaged and had to be repaired.  Fortunately no one was injured but the situation could have easily turned deadly for those following me on the interstate.   I reported the incident to Blue Ox and they responded that it was due to the wrong size pin, wrong size hitch for the receiver, or \"excessive braking\".  The pin was the one provided by Blue Ox with the tow bar and the hitch is correctly sized according to the RV company that installed it.  Therefore, they are blaming the incident on \"excessive braking\" which is ludicrous considering that I drive my 38 foot diesel pusher in the slow lane and never follow too closely.  The steel should never be able to deform as this bar has clearly done.     INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2056367"},{"cmplid":"2045971","date_received":"2024-12-06","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"FORTIS","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"The Tow Hitch, on the rear of the motorhome, broke off while towing my car.  This caused my car to be released from the motorhome at 65 mph on southbound I-75 in KY.  The car careened into the center median barrier. Luckily, the car did not impact anyone or anything else while it was out of control. The manufacturer, REV/Fleetwood has issued a Recall Notice for a broken Tow Hitch, for a similar motorhome, using the same hitch supplier, mounted to a similar chassis, during the same time frame. Pictures have been sent to REV/Fleetwood, a Scott County Kentucky Sheriff, a Progressive Insurance adjuster and Lexington Hitch and Trailer have inspected the Tow Hitch. I had no indication of the failure, other than another motorist, who flagged me down immediately after the separation. Please note:  The REV/Fleetwood action is # Recall Bulletin 230516REV.  It is a pdf document, that is too large to upload to this site.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2045971"},{"cmplid":"2000126","date_received":"2024-06-17","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"SOUTHWIND","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TRAILER HITCHES","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Fleetwood Southwind RV built on a 2021 Ford Chassis. The contact stated while driving 69 MPH with a 2021 Jeep Wrangler hitched to the RV, the tow hitch failed, causing the Jeep vehicle to detach. The contact stated that the vehicle drove off the highway and into a 200-yard-steep ditch. The contact veered to the side of the road. The State police troopers were able to locate the vehicle after 1 hour. The vehicle was towed and totaled. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The contact stated that he purchased a new tow hitch that was reinforced with three steel plates by an auto welding repair shop. The contact later received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V351000 (Trailer Hitches), which he related to the failure. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer denied reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2000126"},{"cmplid":"1923835","date_received":"2023-08-31","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"BOUNDER","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP","description":"The contact owns a 2022 Fleetwood Bounder RV equipped with a Dometic Three Burner Cooking Stove. The contact stated that the cooking stove was leaking propane. The Carbon Monoxide alarm sounded. The local dealer was notified of the failure and sent a mobile technician, who performed a bubble test and determined that the cooking stove was defective, and the gas tank regulator was opened. The gas tank regulator was turned off. The cooking stove was not repaired. The contact stated that he was exposed to Carbon Monoxide poisoning and was taken to the hospital, where he received medical attention. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1923835"},{"cmplid":"1902034","date_received":"2023-06-14","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"BOUNDER","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TRAILER HITCHES","description":"The contact owns a 2021 Fleetwood Bounder equipped with a 2020 Ford F59 chassis. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH while towing another vehicle, the tow hitch separated from the motorhome causing the vehicle to strike a telephone and causing front-end damages to the vehicle. A police report was filed. No one was injured. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send the tow hitch for diagnosis but when diagnosed no failure was found and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 8,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1902034"},{"cmplid":"1753570","date_received":"2021-06-22","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"SOUTHWIND","model_year":2012,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic.  The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways.  The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard.  One property damage accident was caused with two unrelated vehicles avoiding a collision with our suddenly disabled vehicle. Problem confirmed/inspected:  Between 7/24/2020 the vehicle has been towed or taken to two Ford Dealerships; Cain Ford Commerce Georgia and Jacky Jones Ford Cleveland Georgia.  Also serviced by two independent shops in Georgia and Michigan.  Several calls to Ford Engineering Hotline MR. Karl Griffs.    The dash RPM indicator become erratic and then all gages and warning lights come on the engine fails and loss of steering and ABS braking.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1753570"},{"cmplid":"1753571","date_received":"2021-06-22","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"SOUTHWIND","model_year":2012,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic.  The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways.  The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard.  One property damage accident was caused with two unrelated vehicles avoiding a collision with our suddenly disabled vehicle. Problem confirmed/inspected:  Between 7/24/2020 the vehicle has been towed or taken to two Ford Dealerships; Cain Ford Commerce Georgia and Jacky Jones Ford Cleveland Georgia.  Also serviced by two independent shops in Georgia and Michigan.  Several calls to Ford Engineering Hotline MR. Karl Griffs.    The dash RPM indicator become erratic and then all gages and warning lights come on the engine fails and loss of steering and ABS braking.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1753571"},{"cmplid":"1753572","date_received":"2021-06-22","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"SOUTHWIND","model_year":2012,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic.  The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways.  The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard.  One property damage accident was caused with two unrelated vehicles avoiding a collision with our suddenly disabled vehicle. Problem confirmed/inspected:  Between 7/24/2020 the vehicle has been towed or taken to two Ford Dealerships; Cain Ford Commerce Georgia and Jacky Jones Ford Cleveland Georgia.  Also serviced by two independent shops in Georgia and Michigan.  Several calls to Ford Engineering Hotline MR. Karl Griffs.    The dash RPM indicator become erratic and then all gages and warning lights come on the engine fails and loss of steering and ABS braking.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1753572"},{"cmplid":"1697563","date_received":"2020-10-05","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"AVALON","model_year":2007,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD AVALON CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON LIFTING HIS POWER LIFT ROOF SYSTEM, THE ROOF FELL BACK INTO HIS ARMS AND WAS UNABLE TO BE LIFTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V464000(EQUIPMENT) WHICH HE LINKED TO HIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL CAMPER DEALERS BUT NONE OF THEM WERE ABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD ALSO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURERS AND THEY ALSO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE RECALL HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE CAMPER DOES NOT HAVE AN ODOMETER BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1697563"},{"cmplid":"1635752","date_received":"2020-01-09","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"PROVIDENCE","model_year":2013,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TIRES","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FLEETWOOD PROVIDENCE RV EQUIPPED WITH GOOD YEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: G6 70, AND TIRE SIZE 295/80R/22.5.  WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE CENTER LANE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A JERSEY WALL/ BARRIER ROAD CRASHED INTO 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS NO FIRE OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLEETWOOD RV INC LOCATED AT 1010 W COMMERCE DR, DECATUR, IN 46733; PHONE NUMBER: (260) 728-9564 WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED.  THE ORIGINAL TIRE WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER.  ADDITIONALLY WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED.  THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO SENT A REPRESENTATIVE WHO INFORMED THAT THE SIDEWALL AND BELTS WERE RUSTED.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,700.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1635752"},{"cmplid":"1515017","date_received":"2018-11-13","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"SOUTHWIND","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"WE ARE UNABLE TO READ WHAT GEAR IT IS IN AND SOME OTHER INDICATORS THAT ARE IN THE DISPLAY WINDOW ABOVE STEERING. WE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE MODEL 1200 DOMETIC REFRIDGERATER REPLACED AFTER OVERHEATING AND SHORTED OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE RESET ELECTRICAL PLUG IN BATHROOM AND GENERATOR SWITCH TWICE, BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT REFRIDGERATER STILL HAD THE SAME RECALLED PART ON IT, IT OVERHEATED AGAIN, HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND  THE WATER HEATER AND THE MICROWAVE WHICH ARE ALL ON THE SAME ELECTRICAL BREAKER FRIED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1515017"},{"cmplid":"1495088","date_received":"2018-08-28","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"FLAIR","model_year":2000,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","description":"HEADLIGHT GLASS SHATTERED FOR NO REASON AFTER OWNING FOR ONE WEEK.  NOTE THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL ON THIS GLASS BUT MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT THIS UNIT WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE WINDOW OF THE RECALL SO IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED.  BUT I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS UNIT DOES HAVE THE DEFECTIVE GLASS IN THE HEADLIGHTS, MADE OF NON-TEMPERED GLASS AND ARE PRONE TO SHATTERING.  SAEHR04DIS/H11KY122LVOLDOT   KAPER II IS THE DEFECTIVE GLASS IN MY VEHICLE.   RECALL # 170720REV   THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PROBABLY EXPAND THE DATES OF THE RECALL.  I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AT LEAST ONE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1495088"},{"cmplid":"1467989","date_received":"2018-05-12","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"WILDERNESS","model_year":1999,"deaths":0,"injured":3,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"I OWN AND LIVE IN THIS 1999 FLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER. IT HAS A RECAL ON THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. THE RECALL IS DUE TO LEAKING FUMES AND OVER 3,000 HAVE EXPLODED. I TRIED TO HAVE THEM FIX IT THEY REFUSED. I CANNOT USE MY PROPANE OR WILL NOT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO HAVE MY TRAILER EXPLODE. I HAVE COMPLAINED NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO MAKE OTHER PEOPLE DO THEIR JOBS TO GET THIS RECALL DONE. I HAVE LOST SO MUCH MONEY ON FOOD AND BUYING THESE  LITTLE TINY REFRIGERATORS AND THEY DON'T WORK OR SOMETHING HAPPENS PLUS I DON'T HAVE ROOM. CAN I GET THIS FIXED PLEASE. [XXX]  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'  *PM","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1467989"},{"cmplid":"1444202","date_received":"2018-01-30","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"AMERICAN EAGLE","model_year":2006,"deaths":3,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"TIRES","description":"TREAD SEPARATION OF A GOODYEAR G670 RV TIRE (SIZE 295/80/R22.5 MANUFACTURED AT BUFFALO PLANT IN 2005) WHICH WAS INSTALLED ON RIGHT FRONT OF AN AMERICAN COACH, AMERICAN EAGLE RV WHICH LED TO A FIRE AND DEATH OF 3 OCCUPANTS OF MOTOR HOME.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1444202"},{"cmplid":"1345493","date_received":"2017-01-03","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"TERRY","model_year":1997,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 FLEETWOOD TERRY CAMPER EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NUMBER UNKNOWN. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAMPER WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1345493"},{"cmplid":"1321816","date_received":"2016-09-29","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"BOUNDER CLASSIC","model_year":2011,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"ATTACHED FIND A 3 PDF FILE WITH DETAILED EXPLANATION.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1321816"},{"cmplid":"1321817","date_received":"2016-09-29","make":"FLEETWOOD","model":"BOUNDER CLASSIC","model_year":2011,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","description":"ATTACHED FIND A 3 PDF FILE WITH DETAILED EXPLANATION.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1321817"}]}