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1994 Fleetwood Prowler

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
4
Latest Jul 15, 1997
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Feb 15, 1995
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Fleetwood Prowler, most frequently naming the suspension and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension375.0%
  • Electrical125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
95E004001

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Feb 15, 1995
7,200 units potentially affected
The defect: THE INDICATOR DEVICE WAS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE REGULATOR ALLOWING THE INDICATOR TO BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETE DISPLACED.
The risk: IF THE INDICATOR IS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE REGULATOR, THE INDICATOR CAN LEAK LP GAS AND RESULT IN A FIRE IF IGNITED.
The remedy: MARSHALL GAS CONTROLS WILL PROVIDE A NEW PROPERLY MANUFACTURED REGULATOR FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL ON THE AFFECTED TRAVEL TRAILERS.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov
94V050000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 22, 1994
142 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: HIGH CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER INTERIOR CAN RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OF THE OCCUPANTS.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE STOVES FOR PROPANE GAS BY MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NECESSARY.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE97038ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

REAR SPRING FRACTURE

Opened Aug 6, 1997
Closed Dec 23, 1997

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

SUSPENSION

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Jul 15, 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.

NHTSA ID
814201
Incident
May 27, 1997
Suspension
Filed May 2, 1996

LEAF SPRING HANGERS ARE TOO THIN AND NOT GREASEABLE, CAUSING THE HANGER TO COME OUT OF ROUND. *AK

NHTSA ID
983962
Incident
Apr 20, 1996
Suspension
Filed Nov 20, 1995

RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE DUE TO M ERROR IN ASSEMBLY. *SD

NHTSA ID
500124
Incident
Oct 14, 1995
Electrical
Filed Oct 31, 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 ID
974237
Incident
Oct 16, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Prowler by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007120—
2006530—
2005831—
2004219351.6
2003932—
2002112259.6
2001520—
2000620—
1999112039.3
1998102051.4
1997320—
1996200—
1995320—
1994Viewing421—
1993301—
1992101—
1991101—
1984010—
1983010—
1982020—
1981010—
1979010—
1976020—
1975040—
1971010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.