2005 Fleetwood Prowler Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Fleetwood Prowler recalls

Most common 2005 Fleetwood Prowler problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Structure	1
Equipment	1
Tires	1
Trailer Hitches	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2014-11-16, Suspension
I HAVE 2005 POWERLER AND THE WELDSON THE X MEMBERS WERE NOT WELDED ALL THE WAY I CHECKED IF THERE WAS ANY RECALLS AND THERE WAS BUT THE RECALLS DO NOT COVER MY TRAILER BUT THIS IS A LIPPERT FRAME AND IS THE SAME FRAME THAT WAS RECALLED I AM THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS OWNED THE TRAILER AND I WAS NEVER TOLD ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL I KNOW THAT IT WAS NOT ON THE LIST BUT I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT I AM THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM AND AFTER READING THE RECALL IT COULD HAVE HURT SOMEBODY AND PROWLER DOES NOT MAKE TRAILERS ANYMORE THERE COULD BE MORE TRAILERS OF THE SAME YEAR WITH THE SAME ISSUE WHEN I BOUGHT TRAILER BRAND NEW I HAD IT AT THE DEALER SHIP ACOUPLE TIMES IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS AND WHY

2012-06-29, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD PROWLER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE BRAKE WIRE HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

2008-05-12, Trailer Hitches
1. WELDING FAILURE ON ALL FOUR WELD POINTS. TRAVEL TRAILER HITCH TONGUE. 2. CONSEQUENCES: TRAVEL TRAILER BREAK AWAY FROM TOW VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. 3. MUST INSPECT AND REWELD ALL FOUR WELD POINTS ON FRAME AND HITCH TONGUE. *TR

2007-10-18, Tires
RE: CARLISLE TIRE & WHEEL COMPANY. TIRES ON ASPEN TRAVEL TRAILER PURCHASED OCTOBER, 2005 ON AUGUST 4, 2007 WE WERE ON A TRIP TO WEST TEXAS VIA I-20 WHEN THE 1ST TIRE BLEW. MILEAGE ON THIS TIRE WAS 4,870. THIS BLOW OUT CAUSED DAMAGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF OUR RV. THE SPARE TIRE THAT HAD NEVER BEEN ON THE GROUND WAS PUT ON. THIS TIRE BLEW AFTER ONLY 822 MILES. I HAD PURCHASED A TIRE TO REPLACE THE SPARE AND NOW PLACED IT ON THE RV, AND PURCHASED ANOTHER TIRE. THE 3RD CARLISLE TIRE BLEW WITH A TOTAL OF 6,100 MILES AND DID UNDERBELLY DAMAGE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF RV. DAMAGES TO OUR RV WAS $2,799.04 PLUS COST FOR REPLACEMENT OF ALL 5 CARLISLE TIRES. I WAS NOT GOING TO DRIVE ANOTHER MILE ON A CA

2007-06-01, Suspension
WELD FAILURE ON THE REAR AXLE OF MY FIFTH WHEEL. THE AXLE TWISTED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ALL FOUR TIRES. A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS DONE IN KANSAS WHERE I WAS STAYING AT THE TIME SO THAT I COULD GET THE RIG TO A AXLE REPAIR SHOP IN OKLAHOMA. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AXLES WERE HUNG OUT OF TRUE ORIGINALLY WITH IMPROPER HANGERS FOR THE WEIGHT SPECS FOR THE AXLES. THE AXLE WAS REPLACED WITH BEEFED UP HANGARS AND ADJUSTED TO BE IN TRUE. THE TECHNICIANS AT THEAXLE COMPANY THAT DID THE REPAIR WERE AMAZED THAT THE 5VER ONLY HAD 2 AXLES. THEY TOLD ME THAT FOR THE WEIGHT AND LENGTH OF THE UNIT IT SHOULD HAVE 3 AXLES. WHEN I CONTACTED FLEETWOOD THEY TOLD ME THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT WARRANTY WAS

2005 Fleetwood Prowler questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Prowler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Prowler: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Prowler?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Structure (1), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.