FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 19, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 108

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A VINYL PROTECTIVE FRONT COVER. THIS COVER INCLUDES A MESH WHICH COVERS THE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS MESH INTERFERES WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE OF THE HEADLIGHTS RESULTING IN A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

NHTSA ID: 97V236000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 433

Consequence Summary:

THE INTERFERING MESH CAUSES THE EFFECTIVE BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS TO BE LESS THAN REQUIRED. THE DECREASE IN HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS CAN DECREASE THE ABILITY TO VIEW THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT OR IN OTHER INSTANCES WHERE HEADLIGHTS WOULD BE NEEDED. ALSO, THE DECREASED BRIGHTNESS OF THE TURN SIGNALS WILL AFFECT THE VISIBILITY OF THESE SIGNALS TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS RECALL. IF OWNERS SO DESIRE, THEY CAN HAVE A DEALER PERFORM THIS REMEDY FOR THEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FLEETWOOD/DEXTER AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND FOLDING TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 97V190002

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,800

Consequence Summary:

A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER AXLE IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 7, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FLEETWOOD/JACK LEVELING SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.

NHTSA ID: 97V178000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,915

Consequence Summary:

THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 6, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FLEETWOOD/BUMPER

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.

NHTSA ID: 97V003000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 30

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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