1997 Fleetwood Avion Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avion years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Fleetwood Avion. That is the most of any Avion model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is trailer hitches (2 complaints, 40%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Fleetwood Avion problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Fleetwood Avion recalls (1)
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Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers. These trailers can experience excessive flexing in the upper chassis which can lead to failure in the area of the pin box.
Risk: This condition can lead to loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Draw pin box (PE99041) — opened Jun 16, 1999, closed Nov 16, 1999, led to recall 99V294000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 fleetwood avion 375w. The contact stated that he is experiencing the same failure as noted in recall # 99v294000 (trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly). He received a recall notice which stated that his trailer was included, but the dealer has improperly repaired the…
Landing gear (front legs) continually stripping it's gears. *la
Consumer received recall notification(99v-294), however is having trouble obtaining recall repair in nearby location, manufacturer refuses to pay travel expenses. *slc
Pinbox that supports the floor in bathroom was recalled because it was never assembled causing it to begin to collapse. Dealer does not want to participate in the recall. Nlm
While pulling 5th wheel trailer, supporting crossmembers that hold trailer to truck split. Please provide further details. Model no. Of trailer 375w. *ak
Other Fleetwood Avion years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Avion | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Avion | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Avion | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Avion | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Avion | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Avion | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Avion | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 Avion | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Avion?
Owners most often report trailer hitches, equipment, structure problems. The top one, trailer hitches, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Avion?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Fleetwood Avion a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avion model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.