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Fleetwood TAURUS recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

53,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1977 to 1993 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1977
1
1979
1
1982
1
1984
1
1987
0
1988
0
1989
0
1990
1
1991
0
1992
0
1993
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19771
19791
19821
19841
19870
19880
19890
19901
19910
19920
19930

1977: 1; 1979: 1; 1982: 1; 1984: 1; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0

Year-by-year records

Fleetwood TAURUS model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197701Not available
197911Not available
198201Not available
198401Not available
198710Not available
1988100
1989200
199011+1
199120-1
1992100
1993300

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

77V215000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems

Reported: 1977-12-12 (December 12, 1977) · Model years: 1977

THE L.P. GAS SHUTOFF VALVES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THIS COULD CAUSE GAS LEAKAGE INTO THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND TEST VALVE FOR LEAKS AND REPLACE WITH A NEW VALVE, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
79V061000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Reported: 1979-03-01 (March 1, 1979) · Model years: 1979

THE FLUE OUTLET FITTINGS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT TO CONNECT THE INSULATING SLEEVE TO THE FURNACE OUTER CASE. THIS COULD ALLOW HIGH TEMPERATURES TO CONCENTRATE ON THE TRAILER WALL.

Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER LENGTH FLUE OUTLET FITTING WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
82V025000 · Service Brakes, Electric

Reported: 1982-03-15 (March 15, 1982) · Model years: 1982

POSSIBILITY THAT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRES ROUTED ALONG THE REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE AXLE IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME UPWARD MOVEMENT. DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SERVICE WIRES COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE BRAKE WIRING AT NO COST TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
84V048000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace

Reported: 1984-04-18 (April 18, 1984) · Model years: 1984

THE FURNACE MAY BE INADEQUATELY SECURED. THE WOOD SCREW HOLDING THE RIGHT HAND INSIDE CORNER OF THE FURNACE DOWN TO ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE MAY BE ENGAGING PLYWOOD THAT IS TOO THIN. IF THE SCREW COMES LOOSE WHILE TRAILER IS IN SERVICE, THE FURNACE MAY BOUNCE ON ITS SUPPORTING SURFACE OR SHIFT POSITION, POSSIBLY CAUSING LP GAS TUBE FAILURE INSIDE THE TRAILER.

Remedy: AN ATTACHING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO ANCHOR THE FURNACE AND THE LP GAS TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
90V141000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Reported: 1990-08-01 (August 1, 1990) · Model years: 1990

MISWIRED GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI) RECEPTACLE IN BATHROOM DOES NOT PROVIDE GROUND FAULT PROTECTION AT THAT RECEPTACLE.

Consequence: THE MISWIRED BATHROOM RECEPTACLE WOULD NOT PROTECT USERFROM AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK SITUATION THAT COULD BE AVOIDED BY A PROPERLY GROUNDEDGROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE.

Remedy: AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY REWIRE THE GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER FAULT PROTECTION.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

12 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

8.3%Usable mileage1 / 12 records
58.3%Valid incident date7 / 12 records
100.0%Valid filing date12 / 12 records
58.3%Ordered incident and filing dates7 / 12 records

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 complaint heatmap
Component1979198219841987198819891990199119921993
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 521144

TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

133.3%
ODI 726890

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER COASTING, OR WHEN STARTING FROM STOP. DESPITE MANUF SVCE BULLETIN CHANGING TO A STEEL PISTON, MANUF SAYS OUT OF WARRANTY AND REFUSES TO ACCEPT PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. *AK

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Structure:Frame And Members
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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1100.0%
ODI 539685

PAINT IS PEELING OFF BODY OF VEHICLE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 836150

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH ENGINE DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE SUBFRAME, AND THE TIE ROD WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF FRONT TWO TIRES AND WORE THE TIRES DOWN TO STEEL. CONSUMR HAD TO BUY TO NEW TIRES.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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Electrical System:Horn
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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133.3%
ODI 519413

HORN FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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1100.0%
ODI 836242

WHEN STOPPING AND PULLING OFF OR BACKING UP THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE IS JERKING AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. *AK

Look up ODI 836242 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

1100.0%
ODI 534014

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND STOPPED FOR GAS. HEARD A NOISE AND OPENED HOOD. VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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1100.0%
ODI 834508

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE WHERE THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAK IS COMING FROM. DEALER THINKS LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM ENGINE MANIFOLD. *AK

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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133.3%
ODI 523793

FUEL PUMP CRACKED.

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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
00.0%

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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00.0%

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00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 533392

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES BECAME UNLATCHED IN USE. *AK

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00.0%

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00.0%

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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 failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

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
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

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.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

1992: 0 complaints · 1993: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1992000
1993000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
1992100
1993120

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 co-occurrence matrix
ComponentPower Train:Automatic TransmissionStructure:Frame And MembersElectrical System:HornEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineEngine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail PipeFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpSeat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Power Train:Automatic Transmission—0000000
Structure:Frame And Members0—000000
Electrical System:Horn00—00000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine000—0000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline0000—000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe00000—00
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump000000—0
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly0000000—

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.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 836242

WHEN STOPPING AND PULLING OFF OR BACKING UP THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE IS JERKING AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. *AK

Look up ODI 836242 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 8.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 836242

WHEN STOPPING AND PULLING OFF OR BACKING UP THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE IS JERKING AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. *AK

Look up ODI 836242 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b