1997 Fleetwood Avion Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1997 Fleetwood Avion has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Trailer Hitches (2 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Fleetwood Avion recalls

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 99V294Oct 26, 19991,404 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Fleetwood Avion problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Trailer Hitches2
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Suspension1
Equipment1

What owners report

2007-05-08, Trailer Hitches
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION 375W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 99V294000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATED THAT HIS TRAILER WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE DEALER HAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO PAY THE REPAIR COSTS, AS NOTED IN THE RECALL AGREEMENT. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR
2003-10-23, Suspension
LANDING GEAR (FRONT LEGS) CONTINUALLY STRIPPING IT'S GEARS. *LA
2000-10-17, Trailer Hitches
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION(99V-294), HOWEVER IS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING RECALL REPAIR IN NEARBY LOCATION, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO PAY TRAVEL EXPENSES. *SLC
2000-01-31, Unknown Or Other
PINBOX THAT SUPPORTS THE FLOOR IN BATHROOM WAS RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER ASSEMBLED CAUSING IT TO BEGIN TO COLLAPSE. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECALL. NLM
1998-07-13, Structure
WHILE PULLING 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBERS THAT HOLD TRAILER TO TRUCK SPLIT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. MODEL NO. OF TRAILER 375W. *AK

1997 Fleetwood Avion questions

Does the 1997 Fleetwood Avion have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Fleetwood Avion: Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Avion?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Trailer Hitches (2), Structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Fleetwood Avion has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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