1997 Fleetwood Prowler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prowler years
- Not enough data 10th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler. That ranks 10th out of 13 Prowler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 33%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Fleetwood Prowler 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Fleetwood Prowler recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Structure:body:bumpers
Problem: The rear bumper mounting brackets have been improperly installed. The mounting holes were cut oversized and can allow the mounting bolts to pull through the brackets on the chassis.
Risk: This condition can allow the bumper to loosen and fall off the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair these trailers.
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.
I have had three wheels break at the welds. According to woodalls magazine, there are hundreds. I have contacted continental imports, the firm distributing the wheels, and also u.s.wheel co. In california. I have had no response, from either party. These weld breaks begin with an air leak, and when…
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)
The microwave in the vehicle started running on its own and could not be shut off. It happened on 8/97, and was repaired. It happened the second time on 5/98, and the dealer was contacted and would not replace it at consumer's request. Consumer's warranty expires 7/98. *ak
Other Fleetwood Prowler years
← 1996 Prowler · 1998 Prowler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Prowler | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Prowler | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 Prowler | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 Prowler | 21 | 9 |
| 2003 Prowler | 9 | 3 |
| 2002 Prowler | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 Prowler | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Prowler | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 Prowler | 11 | 2 |
| 1998 Prowler | 10 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Prowler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Prowler | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler?
Owners most often report tires, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prowler model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.