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 continued on the trip and 300 miles later heard a noise again and a second tire failed due to tread separation. *sc
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Montara problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
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Recalls 1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare wheel with a new higher capacity wheel.
Recall number 00V104000 · Recall details
What 1997 Fleetwood Montara owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Montara
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Montara reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Montara, close to a typical Montara model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Montara?
Tires, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Montara have?
1 recall, covering tires.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Montara tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V104000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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