Model year record
The 1997 Fleetwood Avion has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is trailer hitches (2 complaints).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitchesFifth wheel assembly | 2 | — |
| StructureBody | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD AVION 375W. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 99V294000 (TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY). HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE WHICH STATED THAT HIS TRAILER WAS INCLUDED, BUT THE DEALER HAS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO PAY THE REPAIR COSTS, AS NOTED IN THE RECALL AGREEMENT. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR
LANDING GEAR (FRONT LEGS) CONTINUALLY STRIPPING IT'S GEARS. *LA
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION(99V-294), HOWEVER IS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING RECALL REPAIR IN NEARBY LOCATION, MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO PAY TRAVEL EXPENSES. *SLC
PINBOX THAT SUPPORTS THE FLOOR IN BATHROOM WAS RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER ASSEMBLED CAUSING IT TO BEGIN TO COLLAPSE. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECALL. NLM
WHILE PULLING 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBERS THAT HOLD TRAILER TO TRUCK SPLIT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. MODEL NO. OF TRAILER 375W. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
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.