1997 Fleetwood Montara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montara years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Fleetwood Montara. That is the most of any Montara model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 21,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Fleetwood Montara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Fleetwood Montara recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Vehicle description: class c motor homes equipped with a spare wheel . This wheel has insufficient weight carrying capacity when matched to a maximum loaded tire. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk: Premature wheel failure can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spare wheel with a new higher capacity wheel.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, a loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The consumer pulled over and discovered the passenger rear tire tread had separated from the vehicle. The consumer called road side assistance to change the tire. Firestone steel tex r4s2 lt 225/75r16. *jb the consumer…
Pe00020, original equipment 1997, fleetwood, montero on a ford chassis 350, tire size lt22575r16, dot vnilixb306. Passenger rear inside tire disintrgrated while driving which may have caused a crash. *ak
Other Fleetwood Montara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Montara | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Montara?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Montara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Fleetwood Montara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montara model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.