2001 Fleetwood Prowler Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Fleetwood Prowler recalls

Most common 2001 Fleetwood Prowler problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Equipment	2
Suspension	1

What owners report

2007-04-10, Equipment
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 RECA

2005-08-18, Structure
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

2004-03-11, Suspension
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

2002-08-26, Equipment
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

2001-07-23, Structure
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

2001 Fleetwood Prowler questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Equipment (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.