2007 FLEETWOOD PROWLER
2 recalls — 3 complaints
08V320000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 ASSIS... Read more
07V352000 Aug 10, 2007
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE INFORMATION LABELS DENOTING THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECT.
Consequence
DRIVING WITH UNDER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT CORRECT FEDERAL CERTIFICATION AND TRAILER WEIGHT INFORMATION TAGS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AN OWNER CAN HAVE THESE TAGS INSTALLED AT THEIR DEALERSHIP IF THEY DO NOT WANT TO INSTALL THE TAGS THEMSELVES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Mar 18, 2008
Incident date: Dec 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE ROOF TOP WAS LEAKING AND LOOSE. AFTER EXAMINING THE TIRES, HE FOUND THAT THE U-BOLTS THAT HOLD UP THE FRONT AXLE WERE READY TO FALL OFF. AS A RESULT, THE TREAD ON THE FRONT TIRES WAS RUINE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 18, 2008
Incident date: Dec 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE ROOF TOP WAS LEAKING AND LOOSE. AFTER EXAMINING THE TIRES, HE FOUND THAT THE U-BOLTS THAT HOLD UP THE FRONT AXLE WERE READY TO FALL OFF. AS A RESULT, THE TREAD ON THE FRONT TIRES WAS RUINE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 18, 2008
Incident date: Dec 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE ROOF TOP WAS LEAKING AND LOOSE. AFTER EXAMINING THE TIRES, HE FOUND THAT THE U-BOLTS THAT HOLD UP THE FRONT AXLE WERE READY TO FALL OFF. AS A RESULT, THE TREAD ON THE FRONT TIRES WAS RUINE... Read more
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 (current) | 2 | 3 | |
| 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 | 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 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |