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1997 Fleetwood FlairProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Flair, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Fleetwood Flair has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Power train10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1997 Fleetwood Flair recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 96V-236 · Nov 22, 1996 · 241 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Flair year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flair median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Flair owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS ALERTED TO A FIRE IN THE VIDEO COMPARTMENT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SEAT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, REVIEW OF THE FIRE BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN A DEFECTIVE SURGE PROTECTOR, CONSUMER STATES EVERYTHING WAS OFF…
Complaint 563576 · Oct 1, 2001

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