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1997 Fleetwood Prowler Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Fleetwood Prowler has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 167,126 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 07V120000 2007-03-19 167,096 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

STRUCTURE 97V003000 1997-01-06 30 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

WHEELS · reported 2001-10-23

“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)”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2001-02-16

“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. *ak”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 1998-05-11
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Fleetwood Prowler as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.