The 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 172,105 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT08V2400002008-06-031,263 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
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.
EQUIPMENT07V1200002007-03-19167,096 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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…
TIRES99V2770001999-10-153,746 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
OVERLOADING OF A TIRE CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Spartan chassis has recalled several motorhomes due to failure of the ball joints which in turn are due to faulty rubber boots. I am experiencing this problem now and wonder why my unit is not being recalled. I am facing a $1500. Repair bill. *dt 12/03/18*jb”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 american coach tradition motor home equipped with a norcold refrigerator model 1200-lrim, serial number 761243-fb (na). He received a second recall letter regarding his norcold refrigerator. He stated that the recall has to do with the product over heating. The contact…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 fleetwood american tradition rv. The contact stated the chassis ball joints had failed. There was also unknown grease leaking from the ball joints. The ball joints were replaced and the manufacturer provided assistance by covering the labor charges. Within 11,000 miles,…”
“Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. Fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. Vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no…”
“Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. Fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. Vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no…”
“Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. Fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. Vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no…”
“Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. Fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. Vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no…”
“Engine overheated and a loss of power occurred. Fuel accumulator was replaced after first incident. *ak 2 front goodyear tires replaced and alignment was complete to try and correct jerking and steering problem. Vehicle overheats, dealer has attempted to fix this problem, however have had no…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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