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.
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Westport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
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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What 1997 Fleetwood Westport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 just indicating 2 incidents) .*ak
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.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Westport
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Westport reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Westport, close to a typical Westport model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Westport?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Westport have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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