1997 Fleetwood Montara Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

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

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

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

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Montara?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Fleetwood Montara recalls

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Recall 00V104Apr 10, 20003,897 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Fleetwood Montara problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires2

What owners report

2004-10-14, Tires
WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. FIRESTONE STEEL TEX R4S2 LT 225/75R16. *JB THE CONSUMER CONTINUED ON THE TRIP AND 300 MILES LATER HEARD A NOISE AGAIN AND A SECOND TIRE FAILED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *SC *JB
2000-10-02, Tires
PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 1997, FLEETWOOD, MONTERO ON A FORD CHASSIS 350, TIRE SIZE LT22575R16, DOT VNILIXB306. PASSENGER REAR INSIDE TIRE DISINTRGRATED WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *AK

1997 Fleetwood Montara questions

Does the 1997 Fleetwood Montara have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Fleetwood Montara: Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2).

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