2007 Fleetwood American Tradition recalls and problems
The 2007 Fleetwood American Tradition has 4 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 Fleetwood American Tradition vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 Fleetwood American Tradition recalls
Recall 08V-320: Equipment
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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 07V-363: Electrical System
Problem: On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (Engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.
Risk: Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator.
Fix: The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Recall 07V-101: Electrical System
Problem: On certain class a motor homes, the service compartment that contains the inverter and the house batteries is insufficiently sealed from spark producing devices. In the event out gassing occurs from the batteries and the gases are exposed to a spark of measurable size and duration, ignition of the gasses may occur.
Risk: This has the potential to ignite combustible objects within the compartment.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a compartment spacer and bulb seal to the service compartment that contains the house batteries free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Recall 07V-059: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: On certain american eagle and american tradition class a motor homes, the anti-lock brake system (Abs) module may not have been permanently mounted. The module could detach from the vehicle.
Risk: The anti-lock feature for the brake system could be lost.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and permanently mount the ABS module to the inside of the chassis rail. The recall began on march 30, 2007. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
2007 Fleetwood American Tradition problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Multiple Axle — 1
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
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 2007 Fleetwood American Tradition complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Fleetwood American Tradition have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Fleetwood American Tradition: 08V-320 (equipment), 07V-363 (electrical system), 07V-101 (electrical system), 07V-059 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Fleetwood American Tradition?
Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment (1).
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.