2002 Fleetwood FLAIR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
13,331 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Parking Brake is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Parking Brake: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Parking Brake leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10040269 · 2003-11-04 (November 4, 2003)
WHILE BRAKING 60 MPH PEDAL WAS HARD AND WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PULLING OVER INTO A DITCH. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER RAN A RED LIGHT DUE TO LACK OF BRAKE RESPONSES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A TRACTOR-TRAILER AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKES. THE MOTORHOME WAS SERVICED 6-7 TIMES FOR BRAKES. ON TECH. STATED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED (BLACK INSTEAD OF RE…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10536345 · 2013-08-20 (August 20, 2013)
THE PARKING BRAKE STARTED LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORHOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO WORKHORSE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY MOTORHOME IS NOW CURRENTLY IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 19,961 miles reported. Look up ODI 10536345 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 112446792019 FLEETWOOD FLAIR MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY THAT WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 31 FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, VARIOUS LEAKAGES, AND STRUCTURAL ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOORS, DRAWERS AND THE DASH. *JS | 133.3%ODI 11387661 · 1,225 miTHE ONBOARD GENERATOR GIVES OFF RAW GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE UNIT AFTER A MINIMUM OF 35 MINUTES OF RUN TIME CREATING AN EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS. EMAILED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OF THE LIFE SAFETY ISSUES IN SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER AND LITTLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I PURCHASED A 2020 FLEETWOOD FLAIR 28A MOTORHOME IN JULY OF 2020 FROM CAMPING WORLD IN HUGO MINNESOTA. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INFORMATION FROM THE DEALER SINCE JULY OF 2020. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE TRYING TO GET INFORMATION, BUT … | 1100.0%ODI 11764708Fire under and around engine compartment, exhaust manifold,hydraulic level system. Could have been Fatal or suffered total loss of 2 vehicles and 16ft trailer. 9/14/2026 approx 10:40pm driving my 2021 RV pulling 16ft trailer with 2024 jeep on it. From Flagstaff, Az on Interstate 17 south at approx 65-70mph down hill toward Cordes junction I could smell smoke looked at all display gauges nothing out of normal range, then auto level module turned on it has Red blinking lights with malfunction on screen, turned off after about 20sec, no area for … | 150.0%ODI 11749213What component failed & is it available for inspection? Multiple critical safety systems failed, and the vehicle is available for inspection. Primary failures include the main entry door lock assembly and a complete electrical power failure to the LP propane safety leak detector. Secondary failures include malfunctioning front hood locks, a defective propane tank refueling sensor, and a cracked factory water heater weld. How was safety put at risk? The main entry door lock assembly failed mechanically, physically trapping occupants inside the … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 2100.0%ODI 11330221 · 25,240 miDRIVING DOWN PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE AND NOTICED INCREASE SQUEAKS AND WOBBLES ON DASH - PASSENGER SIDE DASH DROPPED MORE THEN ONE INCH. IT WAS RAINING AND WIPER BLADE POPPED OFF AND THE WINDSHIELD STARTED LEAKING. WHEN PULLED OFF ROAD NOTICED NOW THAT THE PASSENGER FOOT AREA AND INSIDE WALL NOW HAD A NOTICEABLE SEPARATION. TOOK FOR SERVICE - SELF TAPPING SCREWS (BOLTS) THAT SECURE BODY TO CHASSIS BROKE OFF. (CONCERN THESE SELF TAPPING SCREWS THAT ATTACH BODY TO CHASSIS ARE HIGH RISK FOR BREAKING OFF CAUSING A SAFETY FACTOR - YOU HAVE NO A… | 1100.0%ODI 11042899 · 1,400 mi2016 FLEETWOOD FLAIR, PURCHASED FEB 2016 - AFTER TAKING THE RV ON OUR FIRST LONG TRIP IN JUNE OF 2016 - THERE WAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE DASHBOARD AND THE COACH FRAMING SEPARATED FROM THE BODY - IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, I COULD SEE THE ROAD THROUGH A 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE COACH WALL AND FLOOR. WE TOOK THE COACH IN JULY 2016 TO LEMESA RV, PHOENIX, AZ. THEY CALLED FLEETWOOD, AND WERE AUTHORIZED TO DO REPAIRS. PICKED UP THE COACH 3 WEEKS LATER, DROVE FINE, NO VIBRATION DURING THE 50 MILE TRIP HOME. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GO ON ANOTHER TRIP UNT… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11387661 · 1,225 miTHE ONBOARD GENERATOR GIVES OFF RAW GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE UNIT AFTER A MINIMUM OF 35 MINUTES OF RUN TIME CREATING AN EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS. EMAILED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OF THE LIFE SAFETY ISSUES IN SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER AND LITTLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I PURCHASED A 2020 FLEETWOOD FLAIR 28A MOTORHOME IN JULY OF 2020 FROM CAMPING WORLD IN HUGO MINNESOTA. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INFORMATION FROM THE DEALER SINCE JULY OF 2020. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ARE TRYING TO GET INFORMATION, BUT … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11749213What component failed & is it available for inspection? Multiple critical safety systems failed, and the vehicle is available for inspection. Primary failures include the main entry door lock assembly and a complete electrical power failure to the LP propane safety leak detector. Secondary failures include malfunctioning front hood locks, a defective propane tank refueling sensor, and a cracked factory water heater weld. How was safety put at risk? The main entry door lock assembly failed mechanically, physically trapping occupants inside the … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11675349On 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 … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 112446792019 FLEETWOOD FLAIR MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY THAT WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 31 FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, VARIOUS LEAKAGES, AND STRUCTURAL ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOORS, DRAWERS AND THE DASH. *JS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11042899 · 1,400 mi2016 FLEETWOOD FLAIR, PURCHASED FEB 2016 - AFTER TAKING THE RV ON OUR FIRST LONG TRIP IN JUNE OF 2016 - THERE WAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE DASHBOARD AND THE COACH FRAMING SEPARATED FROM THE BODY - IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, I COULD SEE THE ROAD THROUGH A 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE COACH WALL AND FLOOR. WE TOOK THE COACH IN JULY 2016 TO LEMESA RV, PHOENIX, AZ. THEY CALLED FLEETWOOD, AND WERE AUTHORIZED TO DO REPAIRS. PICKED UP THE COACH 3 WEEKS LATER, DROVE FINE, NO VIBRATION DURING THE 50 MILE TRIP HOME. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GO ON ANOTHER TRIP UNT… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11764708Fire under and around engine compartment, exhaust manifold,hydraulic level system. Could have been Fatal or suffered total loss of 2 vehicles and 16ft trailer. 9/14/2026 approx 10:40pm driving my 2021 RV pulling 16ft trailer with 2024 jeep on it. From Flagstaff, Az on Interstate 17 south at approx 65-70mph down hill toward Cordes junction I could smell smoke looked at all display gauges nothing out of normal range, then auto level module turned on it has Red blinking lights with malfunction on screen, turned off after about 20sec, no area for … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11764708Fire under and around engine compartment, exhaust manifold,hydraulic level system. Could have been Fatal or suffered total loss of 2 vehicles and 16ft trailer. 9/14/2026 approx 10:40pm driving my 2021 RV pulling 16ft trailer with 2024 jeep on it. From Flagstaff, Az on Interstate 17 south at approx 65-70mph down hill toward Cordes junction I could smell smoke looked at all display gauges nothing out of normal range, then auto level module turned on it has Red blinking lights with malfunction on screen, turned off after about 20sec, no area for … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11675349On 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 … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | Too few reports for a range | 19,961 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10536345 · 19,961 miTHE PARKING BRAKE STARTED LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORHOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO WORKHORSE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY MOTORHOME IS NOW CURRENTLY IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! *TR |
| Service Brakes | Too few reports for a range | 19,961 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10536345 · 19,961 miTHE PARKING BRAKE STARTED LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORHOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO WORKHORSE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY MOTORHOME IS NOW CURRENTLY IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! *TR |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Too few reports for a range | 6,700 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10040269 · 6,700 miWHILE BRAKING 60 MPH PEDAL WAS HARD AND WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PULLING OVER INTO A DITCH. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER RAN A RED LIGHT DUE TO LACK OF BRAKE RESPONSES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A TRACTOR-TRAILER AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKES. THE MOTORHOME WAS SERVICED 6-7 TIMES FOR BRAKES. ON TECH. STATED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED (BLACK INSTEAD OF RE… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 2 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Parking Brake | Service Brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | — | 1ODI 10536345 · 19,961 miTHE PARKING BRAKE STARTED LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORHOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO WORKHORSE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY MOTORHOME IS NOW CURRENTLY IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! *TR | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1ODI 10536345 · 19,961 miTHE PARKING BRAKE STARTED LEAKING HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE MOTORHOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO WORKHORSE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. MY MOTORHOME IS NOW CURRENTLY IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! *TR | — | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.