1994 FLEETWOOD PROWLER
2 recalls — 5 complaints
95E004001 Feb 15, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
THE INDICATOR DEVICE WAS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE REGULATOR ALLOWING THE INDICATOR TO BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETE DISPLACED.
Consequence
IF THE INDICATOR IS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE REGULATOR, THE INDICATOR CAN LEAK LP GAS AND RESULT IN A FIRE IF IGNITED.
Remedy
MARSHALL GAS CONTROLS WILL PROVIDE A NEW PROPERLY MANUFACTURED REGULATOR FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL ON THE AFFECTED TRAVEL TRAILERS.
94V050000 Mar 22, 1994
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
THE STOVES INSTALLED IN THE TRAVEL TRAILERS WERE MANUFACTURED FOR NATURAL GAS OPERATION AND WERE NOT CONVERTED TO PROPANE GAS OPERATION. USE OF A NATURAL GAS STOVE WITH PROPANE GAS FUEL WILL CREATE A HIGH LEVEL OF CARBON MONOXIDE.
Consequence
HIGH CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER INTERIOR CAN RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OF THE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE STOVES FOR PROPANE GAS BY MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Jul 15, 1997
Incident date: May 27, 1997
DRIVING RV 35MPH WHEN REAR SUSPENSION HANGER SPRINGS BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSED RV TO WHIP FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HAD NO CONTROL OF RV. TOOK TO A MECHANIC/WELDER TO WELD HANGER BACK. ALSO INFORMED HANGERS NOT STRONG ENOUGH.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Oct 14, 1995
RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE DUE TO M ERROR IN ASSEMBLY. *SD
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Apr 20, 1996
LEAF SPRING HANGERS ARE TOO THIN AND NOT GREASEABLE, CAUSING THE HANGER TO COME OUT OF ROUND. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Apr 20, 1996
LEAF SPRING HANGERS ARE TOO THIN AND NOT GREASEABLE, CAUSING THE HANGER TO COME OUT OF ROUND. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 31, 1995
Incident date: Oct 16, 1995
BATTERY OVER CHARGING CAUSED GAS FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE MOTOR HOME. TT LP GAS LEAK DETECTOR WENT OFF, THIS CAUSED HIGH VOLTAGE ON BATTERY CHARGE, LARGE CRACK BETWEEN BATTERY COMPATMENT AND BED ROOM WHICH ALLOWED GAS TO ENTER TRAILER.*JB
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLEETWOOD PROWLER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ03009
Opened: Nov 21, 2003 — Closed: Mar 17, 2004
WHEEL SEPARATIONS
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL MOUNTING NUTS HAD BEEN INADEQUATELY TORQUED IN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS BUILT WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS SINCE JUNE 2002.FLEETWOOD ALERTEDOWNERS VIA A CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOTICE IN APRIL AND MAY OF 2003.ON OCTOBER 29, 2003, FLEETWOOD MADE A DEFECT DETER... Read more
PE97038
Opened: Aug 6, 1997 — Closed: Dec 23, 1997
REAR SPRING FRACTURE
owners report that the rear springs, that support and locate the body of the trailer. fracture causing the rear wheels to drift and mis-align.the failures have occured atroad speeds and have resulted in loss of vehcile control
FLEETWOOD PROWLER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD PROWLER across all model years (1971–2007).
49
Total Recalls
122
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD PROWLER — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2007 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 26 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 2 | 5 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |