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2000 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.
6
Latest Jul 26, 2006
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Fleetwood Prowler, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 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

  • Body & structure233.3%
  • Other / unspecified233.3%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%
  • Suspension116.7%

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
03V452000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 4, 2003
60,877 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Jul 26, 2006

2000 FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY CAUSING SUPPORT FOR THE AXLE AND FRAME TO BREAK AT THE WELDS AND BREAKING THE LEAF SPRING. *TS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FAILURE AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE RECALL WORK WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY. *JB

NHTSA ID
10164754
Incident
Jun 30, 2006
Suspension
Filed Jul 24, 2006

2000 MODEL 335G PROWLER SUT RATING LABEL ON SIDE OF TRAILER SHOWS GVWR 12000 LBS GAWR 5080 PER AXLE . THE DEXTER LABEL ON AXLE SHOWS GAWR 4200 IF YOU LOAD THIS TRAILER UP TO THE 5080 LBS PER AXLE,AND THIS TRAILER HAS A DOUBLE AXLE, THEN YOU WILL BE 1760 LBS OVER THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE AXLE. FLEETWOOD NEEDS TO BE AWARE THAT THEY OVER RATED THE AXLES ON THIS TRAILER. I HAVE CALLED FLEETWOOD AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM THEM. *NM

NHTSA ID
10163343
Incident
Jul 23, 2006
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 30, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 03E044000 CONCERNING SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE OVENS/CIRCUIT SHORT. AFTER THE MICROWAVE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL THE REMEDY FAILED, AND THE MICROWAVE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.*AK

NHTSA ID
10065244
Incident
Nov 1, 2003
Body & structure
Filed Mar 23, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRAILER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *JB

NHTSA ID
10059611
Incident
Feb 19, 2004
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 11, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CONCERNING SAMSUNG/MICROWAVE OVEN/SHORT CIRCUIT. CONSUMER CONTACTED A REPAIR SHOP TO FIX THE SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. MECHANIC SHOWED UP WITH THE WRONG PARTS, AND LEFT THE MACHINE DISMANTLED ON THE COUNTER. CONSUMER TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO CONTACT THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC WORKED, BUT IT WAS OF NO AVAIL. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A HARD TIME CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

NHTSA ID
10057958
Incident
Feb 3, 2004
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 27, 2000

AXLE COLLAPSED , CAUSING WHEELS TO BENT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ID
871639
Incident
Aug 5, 2000

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

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—
2000Viewing620—
1999112039.3
1998102051.4
1997320—
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.