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 pressure is kept up, the rim breaks loose from the spoke center, causing blowouts, trailers overturning and sway. There have been enough of them, that I think that they should be recalled, and replaced with a wheel that is welded on both sides of the center piece. *ak (tiresize: 225xr75x15)
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Prowler problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V120000 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair these trailers.
Recall number 97V003000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Fleetwood Prowler owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler, fewer than a typical Prowler model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler?
Tires, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and structure.
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