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1997 Fleetwood ProwlerProblems, recalls & complaints

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

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler 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
Tires10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

1997 Fleetwood Prowler 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

Body: bumpers

Recall 97V-003 · Jan 6, 1997 · 30 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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 Prowler 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 Prowler median. How we score

'71'75'76'79'81'82'83'84'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Prowler owners report

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

EXPERIENCED TWO TREAD SEPARATIONS ON TWO DIFFERENT DATES ON MY LAST TRIP. BOTH TIRES WERE (PRESUMABLY) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, GOODYEAR ST225/75R15D RADIAL TUBELESS TIRES. DOT NUMBERS ARE 272926 AND 272927-BW-1GK.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 272926 TIRESIZE: ST22575R15)
Complaint 742686 · Mar 19, 2001

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