NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Fleetwood Fiesta Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2002 Fleetwood Fiesta owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta, describing incidents dated July 1, 2005 to June 17, 2016.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10887765 · Filed July 22, 2016
WITH 29, 000 MILES ON THE COACH AND DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE FRONT BRAKES HEATED UP AND THEN ALL BRAKING FAILED. (PEDAL TO THE FLOOR W/ NO BRAKING). HAD TO BE TOWED AND REPLACED THE WHOLE FRONT BRAKES, ROTORS, CALIPERS, MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER $5500.00 LATER AND 11 DAYS IN A HOTEL W/…
ODI #10884202 · Filed July 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED, FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE…
ODI #10197193 · Filed July 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2007 AND HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED SINCE THAT TIME. HE STATED THAT DOMETIC KEEPS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. DOMETIC REFUSES TO SEND HIM THE PART, THEY WILL NOT AGREE TO LET SOMEONE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE06-005: INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT
Closed May 2, 2006

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #07V120000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported March 19, 2007 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 167,096 vehicles

Owners notified May 10, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – July 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FLEETWOOD/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE

NHTSA #03V452000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported November 4, 2003 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 60,877 vehicles

Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Safety consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FLEETWOOD/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V066000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported March 4, 2003 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 11,194 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 30312 · Owners notified April 7, 2003 · Vehicles built September 17, 1999 – August 30, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.

Safety consequence

IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 30312.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta.

Service Brakes

ODI #10887765

Incident: June 17, 2016 · Filed: July 22, 2016

WITH 29, 000 MILES ON THE COACH AND DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE FRONT BRAKES HEATED UP AND THEN ALL BRAKING FAILED. (PEDAL TO THE FLOOR W/ NO BRAKING). HAD TO BE TOWED AND REPLACED THE WHOLE FRONT BRAKES, ROTORS, CALIPERS, MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER $5500.00 LATER AND 11 DAYS IN A HOTEL W/ RENTAL CAR

Service Brakes

ODI #10884202

Incident: June 17, 2016 · Filed: July 12, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATED, FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.

Equipment

ODI #10197193

Incident: March 15, 2007 · Filed: July 23, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2007 AND HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED SINCE THAT TIME. HE STATED THAT DOMETIC KEEPS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. DOMETIC REFUSES TO SEND HIM THE PART, THEY WILL NOT AGREE TO LET SOMEONE ELSE MAKE THE REPAIR AND REIMBURSE HIM, AND THEY WILL ONLY MAKE THE REPAIR IF HE SENDS THE MOTORHOME TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THERE ISN'T ONE TO SEND IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DOMETIC KEEPS GIVING HIM THE TELEPHONE NUMBER TO REPAIR PEOPLE WHO WILL NOT COME OUT TO MAKE THE REPAIR. HE STATED THAT THERE IS NOWHERE TO TAKE THE DOMETIC IN HIS AREA. THE PART AND RECALL NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/22/07 *TR

Steering; Suspension

ODI #10167109

Incident: June 14, 2006 · Filed: August 30, 2006

I OWN A 2002 FLEETWOOD FIESTA CLASS A MOTORHOME THAT RIDES ON A FORD CHASSIS. TWICE NOW WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS IN THE CALIFORNIA COAST, I HAVE COME CLOSE TO LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DO TO STEERING SHIMMY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER WHERE PURCHASED AND THREE FORD DEALERSHIPS. THEY ALL SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAVEN'T HEARD OF SUCH A COMPLAINT BEFORE. SINCE THEN I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER RV OWNERS AND F450 & F550 TRUCK OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME. EACH RECEIVE THE SAME RESPONSE FROM DEALERSHIPS. I FIND IT STRANGE THAT FORD SAID THAT THERE ARE NO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE BUT YET, ARTICLE NO. 00-21-9 FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATES THAT 1999-2001 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPERIENCE SUSPENSION-VIBRATION/SHAKE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL OR SEAT (45-75) MPH. THEY LIST A COMPLETE SERVICE PROCEDURE THAT NO DEALER HAS EVER HEARD OF NOR WILL THEY DIRECT THE CUSTOMER. THEY JUST CONTINUE TO PUT ME OFF AND SAY EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. *NM

Structure

ODI #10145533

Incident: July 1, 2005 · Filed: December 17, 2005

THE SUPPORTS UNDER THE ROOF ARE COMING APART AND SHOWING THROUGH . IT WILL COST OVER $2000 TO FIX IT. *JB

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10048219

Filed: November 14, 2003

2002 FLEETWOOD FIESTA 26Y HEADLIGHT LENSES HAS BECOME CLOUDY AND YELLOWISH COLOR. *MR THE HEADLAMP LENSES HAD BECOME YELLOWED AND CLOUDY WHICH REDUCED THE ABILITY OF THE LAMPS TO PROPERLY ILLUMINATE THE ROAD UNDER NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS. DESPITE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE MANUFACTURER MUST FIX, AT NO COST TO THE OWNER, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTED IN THE VEHICLE OR ITEM OF THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES,THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO DO SO. (MODEL/26Y MOTORHOME) *SCC *JB

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