AI DamageFleetwood Tradition: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Fleetwood Tradition across 1 model years: 3 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 100% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 100% of all complaints
- Equipment: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Suspension: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 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.
2008 fleetwood american tradition front axle problem. The consumer learned that his rv was over the specified maximum weight of 14,600 lbs. The consumer stated the rv was 640 lbs overweight. This was with full fuel, 1/2 water and empty holding tanks.
2008 fleetwood american tradition front axle problem. The motorhome will not carry the manufacturer's certified cargo carrying capacity and presents a very dangerous situation. The design and rating of the front axle was not sufficient to allow for the usual and intended use of the motorhome.
2008 fleetwood american tradition front weight problem. The consumer stated the motorhome was overweight on the front axle by 700lbs. To meet the actual front weight of 15,300lbs, the tire pressure would need to be 125lbs. But the rim has a maximum cold pressure rating of 120lbs.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
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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.