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1997 FLEETWOOD AVION

1 recalls — 6 complaints — 1 TSBs

99V294000 Oct 26, 1999
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
1,404 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY May 8, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION 375W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 99V294000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATED THAT HIS TRAILER WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE DEALER HAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED THE VEH... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER May 8, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION 375W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 99V294000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATED THAT HIS TRAILER WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE DEALER HAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED THE VEH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Oct 23, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2001
LANDING GEAR (FRONT LEGS) CONTINUALLY STRIPPING IT'S GEARS. *LA
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Feb 17, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION(99V-294), HOWEVER IS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING RECALL REPAIR IN NEARBY LOCATION, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO PAY TRAVEL EXPENSES. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 31, 2000
PINBOX THAT SUPPORTS THE FLOOR IN BATHROOM WAS RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER ASSEMBLED CAUSING IT TO BEGIN TO COLLAPSE. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECALL. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 13, 1998
WHILE PULLING 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBERS THAT HOLD TRAILER TO TRUCK SPLIT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. MODEL NO. OF TRAILER 375W. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
04212008 Apr 21, 2008
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLEETWOOD AVION

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99041 Opened: Jun 16, 1999 — Closed: Nov 16, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1997
DRAW PIN BOX
The pin box/king pin assembly is the attachment point between the fifth wheel trailer and the towing vehicle.Should a complete fracturer occur in service, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle.In 1997, Fleetwood replaced the 7 gage steel used to construct the pin box with 11 gage... Read more
PE93037 Opened: Apr 16, 1993 — Closed: Jul 29, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE86071 Opened: Aug 1, 1986 — Closed: Dec 11, 1986
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1984
BRAKES LOCK
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: NONE AT PRESENT.ANALYSIS:IT APPEARS THAT THE FOUR INDEPENDENT STUB AXLE WHEEL BRAKESMAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO LOCKING IN AN ENGAGED POSITION AND NOT RELEASING.THE OWNER ALLEGES THAT FLEETWOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL HAVE IMPLICATEDDEFECTIVE BRAKE BACKING PLATES.STATUS... Read more

FLEETWOOD AVION — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD AVION across all model years (1994–2004).

9 Total Recalls
20 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FLEETWOOD AVION — Year by Year

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1999 0 4 View
1998 1 4 View
1997 (current) 1 6
1996 0 1 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 0 1 View
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