AI Damage1991 Fleetwood Flair: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Fleetwood Flair filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
1991 fleetwood flair motorhome roof air conditioner kept tripping the circuit breaker on a recent trip. The breaker was very hot. I opened the panel and found a loose line connection to the circuit breaker but noticed that all 110 volt wiring in my motorhome is solid conductor, not stranded.
Motor design too small resulting in excessive overheating, melting and exhaust leaks, damage to other components due to design flaw.
The weld on one of the fuel tank retainer straps broke and could cause the fuel tank to leak.
While driving on dirt mountainous road, electrical short in underhood wiring harness caused an electrical fire, loss all vehicle power.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flair has 2 complaints (27 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Fleetwood Flair?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%), A/C or heater (25%), overheating, coolant loss (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Fleetwood Flair?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 Fleetwood Flair from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.