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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER NOTICED ONE HUB WAS EXTREMELY HOT, WHEN MECHANICS PULLED THE HUB, PARTS FELL ALL OVER THE FLOOR, TWO OUT OF THE 3 REMAINING HUBS ON THE TRAILER ALSO HAD BROKEN PARTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE ADJUSTER SPRINGS HAD FAILED, THE SPRINGS BROKE AND CAUSED THE ADJUSTER TO DROP AND THE REST OF THE PARTS BECAME MANGLED AS A RESULT…
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CONSUMER NOTICED ONE HUB WAS EXTREMELY HOT, WHEN MECHANICS PULLED THE HUB, PARTS FELL ALL OVER THE FLOOR, TWO OUT OF THE 3 REMAINING HUBS ON THE TRAILER ALSO HAD BROKEN PARTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE ADJUSTER SPRINGS HAD FAILED, THE SPRINGS BROKE AND CAUSED THE ADJUSTER TO DROP AND THE REST OF THE PARTS BECAME MANGLED AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKE SHOES NOT BEING HELD TOGETHER AT THE BOTTOM, THESE WERE FROM THE DEXTER AXLE COMPANY. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #558465
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE PARTS OF BRAKES WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKES TO DETERORIATE, AND HAD MORE WEAR ON THIS SIDE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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 & remedy
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 YOU 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.
THE REAR BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE MOUNTING HOLES WERE CUT OVERSIZED AND CAN ALLOW THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO PULL THROUGH THE BRACKETS ON THE CHASSIS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.
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NHTSA investigations
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