1997 Fleetwood Tioga Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

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

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (13 reports).

2Recalls
14Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Tioga?

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

1997 Fleetwood Tioga recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V120Mar 19, 2007167,096 vehicles affected

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Recall 00V104Apr 10, 20003,897 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Fleetwood Tioga problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires13
Equipment4
Suspension2
Power Train1
Seats1
Visibility1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Structure1
Steering1

What owners report

2002-06-24, Tires
FLEETWOOD, TIOGA, 1997, DOTVD1L1XA. ALL 5 TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 20000 MILES. REAR OUTER TIRE BLEWOUT AT 16,000, THEN THE REAR INNER TIRE BLEWOUT AT 19,300. BOTH LEFT DUAL TIRES BLEWOUT AT 19,300.*AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT AT 29810 MILES. *SLC
2002-05-13, Tires
ALL SIX TIRES ARE HAVING STEEL BELTS SEPARATION PROBLEMS, CONSUMER HAS ONLY 12000 MILES ON THE TIRES. LT 225/75R16, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 12000 MILES, CLASS C, FLEETWOOD, TOYOTA MOTOR HOME. *AK THE CONSUMER REPLACED TWO OF THE SIX TIRES WITH DIFFERENT A BRAND, BUT FIRESTONE DID NOT AGREE. DOT.# VDTL 1X0227. *YH
2001-06-21, Tires
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1997, FLEETWOOD, TIOGA, LT225/75R16 SIZE, DOT# VDIL1XA386. DUAL RIGHT REAR TIRES BLEWOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. INSIDE TIRE BLEWOUT A HOLE IN SIDEWALL, AND OUTSIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO MOTOR HOME. *AK CONSUMER ALSO HAD A RIGHT REAR INSIDE TIRE BLOWOUT PRIOR TO THESE FAILURES, DOT NUMBER VDIL1XA366 AND VDIL1XA386. *SLC
2001-04-23, Tires
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE THE TREAD PORTION OF THE TIRE DE-LAMINATED AND SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN TIRE. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK ON THE TIRE AND IT WAS STILL INFLATED IT DID NOT LOOSE ANY AIR PRESSURE BUT THE STEEL BELTS WERE SHOWING. I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AND THE TIRE TECHNICIAN HAD TOLD ME THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN A TIRE HAVE THE TREAD SEPERATE FROM THE MAIN BODY OF THE TIRE. I HAVE 4 MORE TIRES ON MY MOTOR HOME THAT ARE THE SAME TYPE AND I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE TIRES. I HAD VIDEO TAPED THE TIRE WHILE STILL ON THE MOTOR HOME AND I HAVE THE TIRE AND THE TREAD IF IT NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 225 75 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIR
2000-10-25, Tires
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV ERVEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: T23575R1S)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: T23575R1S )

1997 Fleetwood Tioga questions

Does the 1997 Fleetwood Tioga have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Fleetwood Tioga: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (13), Equipment (4), Suspension (2).

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