1997 Fleetwood Jamboree Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (9 reports).

2Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Fleetwood Jamboree recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V120Mar 19, 2007167,096 vehicles affected

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Recall 00V104Apr 10, 20003,897 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires9
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2004-08-28, Tires
ON 5/22/2003, DRIVING MY 97 JAMBOREE MOTOR HOME TO OROVILLE CA THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE LT225/75R16 R4S LOST ALL THE TREAD FROM AROUND THE TIRE. THE BRIGGS FIRESTONE DEALER AT 1600 FEATHER RIVER BLVD. OROVILLE, CA REPLACED THE TIRE AT NO COST CITING MFG DEFECT. ON 5/31/2003, FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTER AT 6102 SUNRISE MALL, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA INSPECT THE REMAINING TIRE AND THE MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND ONE TIRE UNSAFE BECAUSE THE TREAD WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE. HE REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE BUT REQUIRED ME TO PAY FOR THE MOUNTING AND BALANCING. (INVOICE # 023264, DATED 5/31/2003) ON JULY 12TH, I DRIVE MY MOTOR HOME 40 MILES, TO MY DAUGHTERS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT ACROSS TOWN. HEADING HO
2004-01-11, Tires
WHILE DRIVING MY 1988 JAMBOREE MOTORHOME THE TREAD FROM ON OF MY TIRES SEPARATEDI CAUSING COMPLETE AND SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL, 225R75-16. IT IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, HAD APPROXIMATLEY 14600 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE WAS CHECKED AND BALANCED ABOUT 200 MILES BEFORE THE FAILURE.*AK
2002-09-19, Tires
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING DUE TO LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATION FROM WHEEL. FIRESTONE, LT, 22575R/16D. *AKTHE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ALSO SEAPARATED. *JG
2001-11-20, Tires
FIRESTONE, STEELTEX R4S, LT225/75R16MS, DOT VD1LXA376, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1997, FLEETWOOD, JAMBOREE SEARCHER WITH 24000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. ALSO, ON SEP 13. 2001 AT 55 MPH RIGHT REAR BACK TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AND ON SEP 17, 2001 AT 55 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 24500. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SEWAGE HOLDING TANK .*YD
2001-09-06, Tires
MANUFACTURERS ARE PUTTING ON VEHICLES UNDER SIZED TIRES. MANUFACTURER'S LABEL ON VEHICLE RECOMMENDED "E" LOAD, AND VEHICLE COME WITH "D" LOAD. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

1997 Fleetwood Jamboree questions

Does the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (9), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree 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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