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1997 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.
3
Latest Dec 1, 2001
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 Mar 19, 2007
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.
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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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

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
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
97V003000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Jan 6, 1997
30 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 1, 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 PRESSURE IS KEPT UP, THE RIM BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE SPOKE CENTER, CAUSING BLOWOUTS, TRAILERS OVERTURNING AND SWAY. THERE HAVE BEEN ENOUGH OF THEM, THAT I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED, AND REPLACED WITH A WHEEL THAT IS WELDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER PIECE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225XR75X15)

NHTSA ID
755156
Incident
Oct 23, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 19, 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)

NHTSA ID
742686
Incident
Feb 16, 2001
Filed May 14, 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

NHTSA ID
823329
Incident
May 11, 1998

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04212008

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

070397

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

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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
1997Viewing320—
1996200—
1995320—
1994421—
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.