1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 9, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Travel Trailer years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer. That is the most of any Travel Trailer model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 47,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires2 · ~47,100 mi
Equipment1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires267%47,100——
Equipment133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
1997: 1199712003: 220032

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My 1997 avion 5th wheel is experiencing the same kind of problem that is detailed with nhtsa recall # 03v243, winnebago recall # 89 where the stove fire is pulled down under the stove cover when the furnace is running and the burners are on. The range is a magic chef.*ak

Equipment · received Dec 9, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10049489

Michelin rv tire catastrophic failure while in warranty.

Tires · received Feb 13, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10005818

Consumer complains that trailer was sold without spare tire.

Tires · received Jul 8, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 519254

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer?

Owners most often report tires, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Fleet Wood Travel Trailer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Travel Trailer model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.