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1997 FLEETWOOD PROWLER

2 recalls — 3 complaints — 3 TSBs

07V120000 Mar 19, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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. STERICY... Read more
167,096 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
97V003000 Jan 6, 1997
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
THE REAR BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE MOUNTING HOLES WERE CUT OVERSIZED AND CAN ALLOW THE MOUNTING BOLTS TO PULL THROUGH THE BRACKETS ON THE CHASSIS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.
30 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
WHEELS1
WHEELS Dec 3, 2001
Incident date: Oct 23, 2001
I HAVE HAD THREE WHEELS BREAK AT THE WELDS. ACCORDING TO WOODALLS MAGAZINE, THERE ARE HUNDREDS. I HAVE CONTACTED CONTINENTAL IMPORTS, THE FIRM DISTRIBUTING THE WHEELS, AND ALSO U.S.WHEEL CO. IN CALIFORNIA. I HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE, FROM EITHER PARTY. THESE WELD BREAKS BEGIN WITH AN AIR LEAK, AND WHEN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Feb 16, 2001
EXPERIENCED TWO TREAD SEPARATIONS ON TWO DIFFERENT DATES ON MY LAST TRIP. BOTH TIRES WERE (PRESUMABLY) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, GOODYEAR ST225/75R15D RADIAL TUBELESS TIRES. DOT NUMBERS ARE 272926 AND 272927-BW-1GK.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 272926 TIRESIZE: ST22575R15)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 14, 1998
Incident date: May 11, 1998
THE MICROWAVE IN THE VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ON ITS OWN AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. IT HAPPENED ON 8/97, AND WAS REPAIRED. IT HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME ON 5/98, AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WOULD NOT REPLACE IT AT CONSUMER'S REQUEST. CONSUMER'S WARRANTY EXPIRES 7/98. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 FLEETWOOD PROWLER

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
0800600REV Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
070397 May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC

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
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2002
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1991
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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1997 (current) 2 3
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1994 2 5 View
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
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1975 4 0 View
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