1999 Fleetwood JAMBOREE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
16,194 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 14 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 14.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tires | 7 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 |
Tires: 7; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Equipment: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10021372 · 2003-06-10 (June 10, 2003)
I HAVE A 1999 JAMBOREE RV(CLASS C). I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH FLAT TIRES ON THE INSIDE REAR TIRE. THESE FLATS HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE COACH. IN THE PAST 18 MONTHS WE HAVE HAD FIVE FLAT TIRES ON THE INSIDE REAR. I HAVE INSTALLED TIRE INFLATORS THAT MAKE CHECKING THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAINING THE PRESSURE EASIER (THINKING THIS WAS THE PROBLEM). I CHECK THIS PRIOR TO EVERY USE. WE USE THE COACH OFTEN AND USUALLY STAY WITHIN A 80 MILE RADIUS. I HAVE GONE ON THREE TRIPS WHEN THE MILAGE HAS EXCEEDED 250 MILES ONE WAY. IT IS ON TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021372 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045523 · 2003-11-05 (November 5, 2003)
FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S LT225/75R16 DOT#VDIL1XD109 UNWRAPPED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TREAD DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE RV WITH DAMAGE TO THE FUEL FILLER LINE AND HOSES. OCCURRED WITH 16,413 MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND FIRESTONE TIRE DOT#VDIL1XD109 TO SEPARATE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 16,413 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066720 · 2004-04-07 (April 7, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATED TOO MUCH MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE REAR TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS RENTED, AND CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO RENTAL OFFICE THAT DIDN'T CARE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10066720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148634 · 2006-01-13 (January 13, 2006)
1999 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE LEFT REAR DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE TIRE DAMAGED THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND BODY OF THE VEHICLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10148634 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201467 · 2007-08-27 (August 27, 2007)
1999 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE WITH FUEL LINE CONCERNS CUSTOMER STATES THE FILL LINE TO THE FUEL TANK WAS NEVER SECURED. THE MECHANIC SECURED THE FUEL LINE WITH BANDING STEEL. THEN CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL POURING OUT FROM THE FUEL LINE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE THAT ATTACHED THE FUEL LINE TO THE TANK HAD BROKEN WHICH ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10201467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10204524 · 2007-10-01 (October 1, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE. WHILE PLACING FUEL IN THE TANK, THE FUEL BEGAN LEAKING ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE METAL FUEL LINE CRACKED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SECURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL LINE. THE CONTACT HAS ALL OF THE REPAIR INVOICES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,447 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 10/18/07 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 44,447 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208862 · 2007-11-13 (November 13, 2007)
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2007, WE WERE TRAVELING IN OUR FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME EAST ON I-40, IN ARKANSAS. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE MOTORHOME BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE, THERE WAS AN INTENSIFIED ROARING SOUND, THE MOTORHOME WAS OUT OF CONTROL SHAKING RAPIDLY ACROSS THE INTERSTATE, THE VIBRATION FORCED THE DOOR TO AJAR, THE TELEVISION BEGAN VIBRATING AND FELL TOWARDS THE FLOOR, THE CABINETS AND REFRIGERATOR DOORS FLEW OPEN AND THE CONTENTS HURLED FORCEFULLY STRIKING US, THE SHOWER DOOR AND BATHROOM DOOR BEGAN SLAMMING INTO ONE ANOTHER, THERE WAS A DEAFENING E…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10208862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10224031 · 2008-04-09 (April 9, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 23 FOOT FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE RV. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST 2007. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2008; HOWEVER, THEY'VE RECENTLY STATED THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE ENGINE SIZE AND VIN ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34000. UPDATED 05/06/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. UPDATED
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10224031 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.
00V104000 · Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Reported: 2000-04-10 (April 10, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE WHEEL . THIS WHEEL HAS INSUFFICIENT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEN MATCHED TO A MAXIMUM LOADED TIRE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence: PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE WHEEL WITH A NEW HIGHER CAPACITY WHEEL.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V120000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-03-19 (March 19, 2007)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗