CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Fleetwood Terry has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).
1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Fleetwood Terry recalls
Most common 1997 Fleetwood Terry problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 FLEETWOOD TERRY CAMPER EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NUMBER UNKNOWN. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAMPER WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE.
WHILE DRIVING, THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. ON INVESTIGATION, THE BRAKE TENSIONERS ON ALL 4 WHEELS HAD FALLEN OUT OF POSITION AND INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE DRUM. THE SPRINGS WERE ALSO IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DRUMS. ONE OF THE BRAKE MAGNETS WAS BOUND UP IN THE WHEEL AND MELTED DOWN. CONSUMER KNOWS OF NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A SIMILAR YEAR AND MODEL WHOSE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND DESTROYED A TIRE DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM. *TT
SMALL SECTION OF REAR LEAF SPRING BREAKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT TO FORWARD SPRING, THE ADDED WEIGHT CAUSES RIGHT FRONT TRAILER TIRE TO SEPARATE AND COME APART. FIBERGLASS SIDEWALLS ARE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER FRAME, THIS CAUSES OUTSIDE SEAL TO COME LOOSE AND SIDEWALL TO BULGE, WATER ENTERS TRAILER WALL AND CAUSES MOLD TO BUILD UP INSIDE WALL OF 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. *SLC
WHILE TRAVELING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND NOTICED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SPRING WAS BROKEN. THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN ON ALL 4 WHEELS, CAUSING THE ADJUSTERS TO FALL OUT OF PLACE, AND RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK *ML
BRAKE SPRING JAMMED THE COIL AND BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSED BURNED THE INTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. YH
1997 Fleetwood Terry questions
Does the 1997 Fleetwood Terry have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Fleetwood Terry: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Terry?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Tires (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Fleetwood Terry 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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