Consumer noticed one hub was extremely hot, when mechanics pulled the hub, parts fell all over the floor, two out of the 3 remaining hubs on the trailer also had broken parts, dealer stated that the adjuster springs had failed, the springs broke and caused the adjuster to drop and the rest of the parts became mangled as a result of the brake shoes not being held together at the bottom, these were from the dexter axle company.
The worst 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
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- Brakes2
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 Wilderness 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Braking system malfunctioned due to the defective parts of brakes which caused passenger's side brakes to deteroriate, and had more wear on this side. Please provide further information.
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Questions about the 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness
Is the 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness, fewer than a typical Wilderness model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness?
Brakes, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and structure.
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