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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 18 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Equipment. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. 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
18 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2001
Tires
THIS WAS THE THIRD TIRE FAILURE IN THE PAST YEAR. ON EACH OCCASION THE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT, AND AT THE END OF THE BLOWOUT LOCATION, THE STEEL BELT WAS VERY RUSTY. IN ALL 3 CASES MICHELIN WOULD NOT EXAMINE THE TIRE. ON THE FIRST BLOWOUT THEY HAD NONE OF THESE TIRESD IN STOCK IN THE USA AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES WITH …
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THIS WAS THE THIRD TIRE FAILURE IN THE PAST YEAR. ON EACH OCCASION THE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT, AND AT THE END OF THE BLOWOUT LOCATION, THE STEEL BELT WAS VERY RUSTY. IN ALL 3 CASES MICHELIN WOULD NOT EXAMINE THE TIRE. ON THE FIRST BLOWOUT THEY HAD NONE OF THESE TIRESD IN STOCK IN THE USA AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES WITH THE XZE STYLE. THE RATED PRESSURE ON THE TIRE IS ONLY 90PSI, INSTEAD OF THE 100PSI ON THE XRV STYLE. MICHELIN ADVISED ME TO ADD 10 MORE PPSI TO THESE TIRES EXCEEDING THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE, SO I COULD GET ABOVE THE 60MPH RATING OF THESE TIRES. THEY ONLY AGREED TO GO 50% COST ON REPLACEMENT OF THE 4 OTHER XRV TIRES AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SUBSTITUTE TIRES THAT WERE PUT ON EARLIER. I FEEL MICHELIN HAS MADE SOME DEFECTIVE TIRES, AND WILL REFUSE TO ADMIT IT, TO ME OR THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURE. MICHELIN KEEPS CLAIMING THE VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT OR THE TIRES ARE UNDER PRESSURE. THESE 2 FACTORS DO NOT OCCUR. I SENT MY WEIGHT CERTIFICATION INTO FREIGHTLINER, WHICH WAS OVER 2000 LBS. UNDER AND I MAINTAIN TIRE PRESSURE AT 100PSI. THEIR LATEST EXCUSE ON THE FAILURE WAS THAT MAYBE THE TRANSPORTER WHO TRANSPORTED THE VEHICLE FROM THE MANUFACTURE TO THE DEALER RAN THE TIRES LOW FOR A SMOOTHER RIDE. I FIND THAT HARD TO BELEIVE, AS THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CORRECT ON ME TAKING DELIVERY. I THINK MICHELIN IS ALWAYS FINDING EXCUSES INSTEAD OF ADMITTING FAULT.*AK (TIRESIZE: 235R8022.5)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235R8022.5 )
NHTSA ODI #742131
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2000
Equipment
PROBLEM WITH MAGIC CHEF STOVE: WHENEVER FRONT BURNER IS USED THE HEAT CAUSES THE VALVE TO STICK AND UNABLE TO TURN OFF. CONSUMER HAS TO LEAVE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF MAIN GAS VALVE TO LET IT COOL OFF BEFORE INSIDE VALVE CAN BE TURNED OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *ML
NHTSA ODI #859051
Mileage unknown · Mar 17, 2000
Equipment
WHEN USING THE MAGIC CHIEF STOVE FRONT BURNER HEAT CAUSES THE TURN OFF VALVE TO STICK, AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE GAS. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MAIN TURN OFF VALVE, LOCATED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, MUST BE TURNED OFF UNTIL INSIDE VALVE COOLS OFF, AND THEN TURNS OF THE VALVE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #858706
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2000
Equipment
WHEN USING THE STOVE BURNERS GET VERY HOT. THE STOVE WILL NOT TURN OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS*AK.
NHTSA ODI #858473
Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2000
Equipment
LARGEST OF THE THREE BURNERS ON THE MAGIC CHEF RANGER IS MISALIGNED WHICH HEATS UP THE STOVE SURFACE, CAUSING THE KNOB TO BECOME VERY HOT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #858417
Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 1999
Structure
DOOR DESIGNED WHEREAS A VACCUM IS CREATED OUTSIDE THE ENTRY DOOR DUE TO WIND FLOW. WHEN TRAVELING, HIGH PRESSURE SUCKS THE DOOR OUTWARD. DOOR VIBRATES ON TOP INSIDE HALF AND "FLUTTERS". IF DOOR IS ACCIDENTLY OPENED OR LATCH MECHENISM FAILS, THE DOOR IS SUCKED OUTWARD WITH TREMENDIOUS FORCE CREATING GREAT DANGER TO PASSENGERS.…
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DOOR DESIGNED WHEREAS A VACCUM IS CREATED OUTSIDE THE ENTRY DOOR DUE TO WIND FLOW. WHEN TRAVELING, HIGH PRESSURE SUCKS THE DOOR OUTWARD. DOOR VIBRATES ON TOP INSIDE HALF AND "FLUTTERS". IF DOOR IS ACCIDENTLY OPENED OR LATCH MECHENISM FAILS, THE DOOR IS SUCKED OUTWARD WITH TREMENDIOUS FORCE CREATING GREAT DANGER TO PASSENGERS. DOOR HAS BEEN REPACED 3 TIMES, MODIFIED TWICE. MANUF HAS ADDED MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCE WIND NOISE AND FLUTTER BUT THE OUTWARD SUCKING PRESSURE REMAINS. GREAT DANGER EXISTS. MANUF UNABLE TO CORRECT SAFETY DEFECTS.
NHTSA ODI #716242
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 1999
Equipment
REPORTED A DEFECT CONERNING FRONT HIGH BURNER STOVE MANUFACTURED BY MAYTAG MODEL #CLZ8502BD.; WHENEVER A POT IS USED APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES OR MORE, THE HEAT FROM THE POT CAUSES THE VALVE TO STICK, ANDCONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TURN BURNER OFF UNTIL IT COOLS OFF. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE EXPLOSION. CAN NHTSA HELP IN…
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REPORTED A DEFECT CONERNING FRONT HIGH BURNER STOVE MANUFACTURED BY MAYTAG MODEL #CLZ8502BD.; WHENEVER A POT IS USED APPROXIMATELY 10 INCHES OR MORE, THE HEAT FROM THE POT CAUSES THE VALVE TO STICK, ANDCONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TURN BURNER OFF UNTIL IT COOLS OFF. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE EXPLOSION. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK NOT ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE BURNER 100%, IS ALLOWING PROPANE TO LEAK INTO THE MOTORHOME. POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. JN
NHTSA ODI #846519
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE LEAKS FUEL, DUE TO FAULTY HOSE/ FUEL PUMP. DEALER NOTED PROBLEM WITH DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. CAUSE OF LEAK CANNOT BE FOUND. LEAKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOUSING. *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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX HYDRAULIC LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LINES TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FEATURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED HOSES AS NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
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NHTSA investigations
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