Model year record

1997 Fleetwood Wilderness recalls & problems

The 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMar 19, 2007

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V120000167,096 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

StructureJan 6, 1997

Body › Bumpers

Recall 97V00300030 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.

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*
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Foundation components › Drum	2	0	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
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. *SLC
Oct 6, 2000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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.*AK
Sep 1, 2000

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