2023 American Coach AMERICAN TRADITION: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 100.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
2023: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11541397 · 2023-08-29 (August 29, 2023)
.engine loss of power unable to accelerate .when fault codes and check engine light come on the motorhome has a loss of power and while on freeway becomes dangerous trying to maneuver through traffic to get to a safe place. if on a hill or getting on ramp on freeway it becomes dangerous when the engine and transmission do not respond . Freightliner had it 5 times and unable to fix problem unless i sign a release. it may or may not fix and may or may not cause further damage. i declined to sign
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11541397 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V166000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
Reported: 2023-03-14 (March 14, 2023)
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2023 Fleetwood Bounder, Flair, Flex, Fortis, Southwind, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Frontier, Frontier GTX, Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Eclipse, Invicta, Vacationer, Armada, Endeavor, Navigator, Nautica, and American Coach American Tradition motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Consequence: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the door latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rev Customer Service at 1-800-509-3417. Rev's number for this recall is 230224REV.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V565000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 2025-08-29 (August 29, 2025)
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2023-2024 American Coach American Tradition, 2023-2026 American Eagle, and American Dream, and 2025-2026 Fleetwood Palisade recreational vehicles. The waste tank macerator fuse may overheat, causing the fuse housing to melt.
Consequence: A melted fuse housing increases the risk of injury or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuse and fuse block holder as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 250829REV.
NHTSA campaign record ↗