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2001 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.
5
Latest Apr 10, 2007
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.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler, most frequently naming the body & structure, other / unspecified and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is 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 & structure240.0%
  • Other / unspecified240.0%
  • Suspension120.0%

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
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

Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 10, 2007

DOMETIC RV REFRIDGERATOR RECALL BY COMPANY AT YOUR REQUEST. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT MY REFRIDGERATOR WAS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL BY DOMETIC, AND VERIFIED ON THEIR WEB SITE BY SERIAL NUMBER AS ONE THAT WAS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL.*AK I CALLED THEIR PHONE NUMBER 1-888-446-5157. I RECEIVED A ANSWER FROM A PERSON AFTER BEING ON HOLD FOR ONE HOUR AND 30 MINUTES. THIS WAS ON 03122007. THEY SAID THEY WOULD SEND ME OUT THE FORMS I NEEDED TO FILE A CLAIM AS I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE SEVERE LEAK AND HAD TO HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED ON 08022006. IT WAS VERY, VERY COSTLY AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT IN FULL TO BE REPAIRED. I ASKED THE PERSON ON THE PHONE LINE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT FORMS AS REQUIRED BY THEIR RECALL NOTICE..SHE SAID THEY WOULD BE SENT OUT AND IF I DID NOT RECEIVE THEM IN 30 DAYS TO RECONTACT THEM AND ASK AGAIN. I HAVE TRIED THAT AND DONT FEEL I NEED TO PLAY THE PHONE GAME FOR MORE HOURS TO GET A SERIOUS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF...IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THROUGH ON THIER LINE AND GET ANOTHER PERSON TO TALK TO..CAN YOU STAY ON HOLD DURING WORK HOURS AT WORK FOR HOURS AT A TIME TO DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN TO GET A RESPONSE. I HAVE MADE MY CLAIM NOW THEY NEED TO FOLLOW UP AND BE MORE USER FRIENDLY....THAT PHONE LINE IS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE ALREADY MADE ON CLAIM AND SENT EMAIL TO DOMETIC. NOW I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN GETTING THEM TO REACT TO A CLAIM ALREADY FILED VERSE ME SPENDING MORE TIME AND GETTING NOWHERE!!!!!!!!! MY MODEL NUMBER IS RM2652 SERIAL NUMBER IS 02000054.....NOW IT IS THEIR TURN TO CONTACT ME.....I CAN NOT AFFORD TO TAKE OFF WORK AND STAY ON A PHONE LINE FOR HOURS TO GET SOME HELP WITH THEIR RECALL NOTICE......I NEED SOME HELP GETTING SOMEONES ATTENTION AS I FEEL THIS IS DONE TO KEEP FROM BEING FINACIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIER DEFECT TO A CONSUMOR COMPLAINT........LIKE THEY WANT US TO GIVE UP AND STOP~!!!!!!!!!!

NHTSA ID
10187529
Incident
Apr 10, 2007
Body & structure
Filed Aug 18, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. THE CONTACT DID SEE A NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 05V289000 ON THE 2004-2005 FLEETWOOD PROWLER FOR THE CROSS MEMBER. THE CROSS MEMBER ON VEHICLE FELL OFF TONO THE THE GROUND WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS A TRUCK REPAIR CLOSE TO WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, THE SECOND TIME IT WAS TAKING TO A FLEETWOOD DEALER. THEY REWELDED THE CROSS MEMBER TO THE FIFTH WHEEL. *AK

NHTSA ID
10133392
Incident
Feb 1, 2004
Suspension
Filed Mar 11, 2004
Crash reported

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH TRAVEL TRAILER'S SPRING SHACKLES BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, TRAILER VEERED TO THE RIGHT, HITTING A PARKED CAR. *AK

NHTSA ID
10063019
Incident
Jan 27, 2004
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 26, 2002
2 injuries reported

SEVERAL COMPLAINTS LISTED; PROMOTED AND SOLD AS ONE PERSON OPERATION FOR REAR DOOR CONVERTING INTO A RAMP, CRASHED DOWN ON OWNERS HEAD. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR ENGRESS/DEGRESS, MUST MODIFY WITH EXTENDED RAMP. ALSO, WHEN LOADING A MOTORCYCLE, THE KICKSTAND WENT THROUGH THE FLOOR. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS A FAULTY AND DANGEROUS DESIGN OF THE REAR WALL WHICH CONVERTS INTO A LOADING RAMP. THE INTERIOR FLOOR HAD BROKEN UNDER THE WEIGHT OF A GOLDWING 1500CC MOTORCYLE. THE INTERIOR COMPONENTS BEDS, FAUCET AND DRAWERS HAD BROKEN ON THEIR FIRST USE. TWO PEOPLE SUSTAINED INJURIES DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELEMENTS. WARRANTY NOT HONORED. THE VEHICLE NUMBER IS 0955. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED $16900.00, FOR THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE VEHICLE AND ALSO OFFERED TO USE THAT MONEY FOR A PURCHASE OF ANOTHER BY THE SAME COMPANY. *SCC

NHTSA ID
8017164
Incident
Apr 1, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Jul 17, 2001

TRAVEL TRAILER BUMBER FELL OFF UNIT DUE TO BAD WELD POINTS WHILE TRAVELING ON HWY. THESE BAD WELD POINTS IS CONSISTANT ALONG THE WHOLE FRAME OF THIS TRAVEL TRAILER. I HAVE TAKEN THE UNIT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAVE INFORMED THEM, THAT I WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TOWING THIS SAFEY HAZARD FOR OTHERS OR MYSELF ON THE HWY. AND THEY NEED TO REPLACE THIS UNIT. DOES UNITS HAVE TO PASS ANY HIGHWAY SAFETY REGULATIONS TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC?*AK

NHTSA ID
748581
Incident
Jul 13, 2001

Manufacturer communications

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

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
2001Viewing520—
2000620—
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.