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 vehicle and failed to pay the repair costs, as noted in the recall agreement. Updated 06/08/07
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Avion problems
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Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.
Recall number 99V294000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Draw pin box
The pin box/king pin assembly is the attachment point between the fifth wheel trailer and the towing vehicle.Should a complete fracturer occur in service, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle.In 1997, Fleetwood replaced the 7 gage steel used to construct the pin box with 11 gage steel, which is about 30 percent thinner.In mid 1998, Fleetwood went back to the thicker steel and has provided dealers with drawings and specifications to repair vehicles in the field with the thicker steel pin box.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Fleetwood Avion 1
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What 1997 Fleetwood Avion owners say
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Landing gear (front legs) continually stripping it's gears.
Consumer received recall notification(99v‑294), however is having trouble obtaining recall repair in nearby location, manufacturer refuses to pay travel expenses.
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.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Avion
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Avion reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Avion, 5.0 times a typical Avion model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Avion?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Avion have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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