Model year record

1994 Fleetwood Prowler recalls & problems

The 1994 Fleetwood Prowler has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, otherFeb 15, 1995

Fuel system, other

Recall 95E0040017,200 vehicles

Problem: THE INDICATOR DEVICE WAS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE REGULATOR ALLOWING THE INDICATOR TO BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETE DISPLACED.
Risk: IF THE INDICATOR IS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE REGULATOR, THE INDICATOR CAN LEAK LP GAS AND RESULT IN A FIRE IF IGNITED.
Fix: MARSHALL GAS CONTROLS WILL PROVIDE A NEW PROPERLY MANUFACTURED REGULATOR FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL ON THE AFFECTED TRAVEL TRAILERS.

EquipmentMar 22, 1994

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 94V050000142 vehicles

Problem: THE STOVES INSTALLED IN THE TRAVEL TRAILERS WERE MANUFACTURED FOR NATURAL GAS OPERATION AND WERE NOT CONVERTED TO PROPANE GAS OPERATION. USE OF A NATURAL GAS STOVE WITH PROPANE GAS FUEL WILL CREATE A HIGH LEVEL OF CARBON MONOXIDE.
Risk: HIGH CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN THE TRAVEL TRAILER INTERIOR CAN RESULT IN ASPHYXIATION OF THE OCCUPANTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CONVERT THE STOVES FOR PROPANE GAS BY MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NECESSARY.

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.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
SuspensionRear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket; Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly	4	0	0	0	—
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
DRIVING RV 35MPH WHEN REAR SUSPENSION HANGER SPRINGS BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSED RV TO WHIP FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HAD NO CONTROL OF RV. TOOK TO A MECHANIC/WELDER TO WELD HANGER BACK. ALSO INFORMED HANGERS NOT STRONG ENOUGH.
May 27, 1997
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
LEAF SPRING HANGERS ARE TOO THIN AND NOT GREASEABLE, CAUSING THE HANGER TO COME OUT OF ROUND. *AK
Apr 20, 1996
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE DUE TO M ERROR IN ASSEMBLY. *SD
Oct 14, 1995
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
BATTERY OVER CHARGING CAUSED GAS FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE MOTOR HOME. TT LP GAS LEAK DETECTOR WENT OFF, THIS CAUSED HIGH VOLTAGE ON BATTERY CHARGE, LARGE CRACK BETWEEN BATTERY COMPATMENT AND BED ROOM WHICH ALLOWED GAS TO ENTER TRAILER.*JB
Oct 16, 1995

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

REAR SPRING FRACTUREClosed
owners report that the rear springs, that support and locate the body of the trailer. fracture causing the rear wheels to drift and mis-align.the failures have occured atroad speeds and have resulted in loss of vehcile control
PE97038 · opened Aug 6, 1997 · closed Dec 23, 1997