1997 Fleetwood Prowler Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

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

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Prowler?

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

1997 Fleetwood Prowler recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V120Mar 19, 2007167,096 vehicles affected

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Recall 97V003Jan 6, 199730 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Fleetwood Prowler problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1
Wheels1

What owners report

2001-12-03, Wheels
I HAVE HAD THREE WHEELS BREAK AT THE WELDS. ACCORDING TO WOODALLS MAGAZINE, THERE ARE HUNDREDS. I HAVE CONTACTED CONTINENTAL IMPORTS, THE FIRM DISTRIBUTING THE WHEELS, AND ALSO U.S.WHEEL CO. IN CALIFORNIA. I HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE, FROM EITHER PARTY. THESE WELD BREAKS BEGIN WITH AN AIR LEAK, AND WHEN PRESSURE IS KEPT UP, THE RIM BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE SPOKE CENTER, CAUSING BLOWOUTS, TRAILERS OVERTURNING AND SWAY. THERE HAVE BEEN ENOUGH OF THEM, THAT I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED, AND REPLACED WITH A WHEEL THAT IS WELDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER PIECE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225XR75X15)
2001-03-30, Tires
EXPERIENCED TWO TREAD SEPARATIONS ON TWO DIFFERENT DATES ON MY LAST TRIP. BOTH TIRES WERE (PRESUMABLY) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, GOODYEAR ST225/75R15D RADIAL TUBELESS TIRES. DOT NUMBERS ARE 272926 AND 272927-BW-1GK.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 272926 TIRESIZE: ST22575R15)
1998-05-14, Unknown Or Other
THE MICROWAVE IN THE VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ON ITS OWN AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. IT HAPPENED ON 8/97, AND WAS REPAIRED. IT HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME ON 5/98, AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WOULD NOT REPLACE IT AT CONSUMER'S REQUEST. CONSUMER'S WARRANTY EXPIRES 7/98. *AK

1997 Fleetwood Prowler questions

Does the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Structure:Body:Bumpers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

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