Model year record
1997 Fleetwood Savanna recalls & problems
The 1997 Fleetwood Savanna has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Fleetwood Savanna.
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 | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionRear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket; Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly | 5 | — |
*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 › Hanger/bracket
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND SPRINGS HAD SEPARATED AND REAR TIRE WAS PUSHED UP AGAINST THE FRONT TIRE. THE HANGER HAD TORN LOOSE FROM THE FRAME RAIL AND CAUSED THE SEPARATION, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY AN RV DEALER THAT THE DAMAGE WAS RELATED TO THE WELDING BY THE MANUFACTURER. *YH
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
LEFT HANGER HAD TORN LOOSE FROM THE FRAME AND RAIL, CAUSING REAR AXLE AND SPRINGS TO SEPARATE, THE LEFT REAR TIRE WAS PUSHED UP AGAINST THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, UPON INSPECTION ALL OTHER HANGERS SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKING, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
WELDS THAT HOLD BRACKETS IN PLACE ON AXLE LEAF BROKE, CAUSING AXLE AND SPRINGS TO SEPARATE. *AK FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ALL FOUR BRACKETS HAD INCOMPETENT WELDING AND WERE CRACKING AWAY FROM THE FRAME, THE LEFT REAR TIRE RUBBED AGAINST THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TREAD OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. *SLC
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.