2000 Fleetwood American Dream Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 21, 2009 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other American Dream years
Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Fleetwood American Dream. That ranks 2nd out of 11 American Dream model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Fleetwood American Dream problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1 · ~68,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%68,000——
Tires150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212009: 120091

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Fleetwood American Dream recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 3, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V240000 · 1,263 vehicles

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

TiresOct 15, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V277000 · 3,746 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The subject motor homes, when built with a disproportionate front axle weight distribution, fully equipped, loaded with cargo, and operated with improper tire pressures, can experience an overload condition on a front tire.

Risk: Overloading of a tire can lead to tire failure.

Fix: Dealers will equip the subject motor homes with new larger capacity front tires, will adjust the weight distribution on the front axle (if necessary), apply new certification labels, and reinforce consumer education about the importance of tire maintenance, including rotation, alignment, and tire inflation pressure.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 fleetwood american dream coach rv. The contact stated that the norcold refrigerator caught fire and destroyed the motor home . There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire and provided a report if needed. The insurance investigator stated the…

Equipment · received Aug 21, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10281313

GOODYEAR, 275/80R22-5, ORIGINAL TIRES, DOT [redacted]. AMERICAN DREAM 2000. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE REAR FRONT TIRE OF MOTOR HOME HAD BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER LOST TEMPORARY CONTROL AND HAD COME TO A SAFE STOP. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE TIRES ARE FAULTY AND A HAZARD TO HIMSELF AND…

Tires · received Jul 31, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8015263

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Fleetwood American Dream?

Owners most often report equipment, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Fleetwood American Dream?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 Fleetwood American Dream a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other American Dream model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.