1997 Fleetwood Westport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Westport years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Fleetwood Westport. That is the most of any Westport model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner 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 Westport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Fleetwood Westport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
The consumer has had numerous problem with the trailer's front jacks. *nm the trailer brakes failed and the gauge on the lp tank failed. Fresh water wouldn't flow to the pump. *nm
Iron man electra tire lt235/85r16 size continental general tire, original equipment. Tread on the right and left front tires separated at highway speeds on two occasions, both causing damage to the trailer (consumer indicated 2 fatalities on the report, no further information provided, possibly…
When owner jacked up the fifth wheel to park it the landing gear just fell down. The dealer/manufacturer are aware of the problem. The problem has been corrected. *ak
Other Fleetwood Westport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Westport | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Westport | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Westport | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Westport | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Westport | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Westport | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Westport?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Westport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Fleetwood Westport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Westport model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.