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  Safety Recalls of Fleetwood Prowler Vehicles

There have been 27 safety recalls for the Fleetwood Prowler. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Fleetwood Prowler.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V191000; Aug. 12, 1998

This condition could cause melting of the wiring insulation, creating an electrical short. This could lead to a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Fleetwood Prowler, 1999 Fleetwood Prowler, 1998 Fleetwood Terry, 1999 Fleetwood Terry, 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness, 1999 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: travel trailers (only models 26a and 24b are affected, and further identified by the characters "7a26" or "7b24" in the fourth through seventh positions of the vehicle identification number.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V003000; Jan. 6, 1997

This condition can allow the bumper to loosen and fall off the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Fleetwood Prowler, 1997 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V078000; Apr. 12, 1995

If the park trailer were to become disconnected during towing, the trailer brakes would not be activated increasing the potential fora vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Fleetwood Prowler, 1994 Fleetwood Terry, 1995 Fleetwood Terry, 1995 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: The wiring to the breakaway switch located on the park trailer a-frame was incorrectly installed. This switch activates the trailer brakes if the park trailer becomes disconnected from the tow vehicle during towing. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 94V050000; Mar. 22, 1994

High carbon monoxide levels in the travel trailer interior can result in asphyxiation of the occupants.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Fleetwood Prowler, 1994 Fleetwood Terry, 1994 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 84V048000; Apr. 18, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Fleetwood Prowler, 1984 Fleetwood Regal, 1984 Fleetwood Resort, 1984 Fleetwood Taurus, 1984 Fleetwood Terry, 1984 Fleetwood Wilderness
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Recall Summary: The furnace may be inadequately secured. The wood screw holding the right hand inside corner of the furnace down to its supporting surface may be engaging plywood that is too thin. If the screw comes loose while trailer is in service, the furnace may bounce on its supporting surface or shift ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Fleetwood Prowler Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 15, 2008   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 70,101
Aug. 10, 2007   Equipment:other:labels 56
Mar. 19, 2007   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 167,096
Feb. 28, 2006   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 21
Jan. 18, 2006   Power Train:axle Assembly 14
Nov. 7, 2005   Equipment:other:labels 48
Sep. 27, 2005   Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Lines And Fittings 180
Jun. 21, 2005   Structure 496
Jun. 28, 2004   Wheel 3,426
Mar. 22, 2004   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 765
Nov. 4, 2003   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 60,877
Nov. 4, 2003   Wheel 4,933
Aug. 12, 1998   Electrical System:battery:cables 735
Jan. 6, 1997   Structure:body:bumpers 30
Apr. 12, 1995   Electrical System:wiring 365
Mar. 22, 1994   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 142
Apr. 18, 1984   Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Furnace 3,832
Sep. 7, 1983   Electric Brakes 2,041
Apr. 8, 1982   Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 30
Mar. 15, 1982   Electric Brakes 336
Apr. 13, 1981   Trailer Hitche 189
Oct. 11, 1979   Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Lines And Fittings 188
Apr. 2, 1976   Trailer Hitche 2,500
Feb. 11, 1976   Visibility:defroster/defogger System 932
Aug. 5, 1975   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 135
May. 9, 1975   Unknown Or Other 79
Nov. 7, 1972   Electric Brakes 2,587


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Fleetwood Prowler Model Years

Model# Recalls
2007 Fleetwood Prowler 2
2006 Fleetwood Prowler 3
2005 Fleetwood Prowler 3
2004 Fleetwood Prowler 9
2003 Fleetwood Prowler 3
2002 Fleetwood Prowler 2
2001 Fleetwood Prowler 2
2000 Fleetwood Prowler 2
1999 Fleetwood Prowler 2
1998 Fleetwood Prowler 2
1997 Fleetwood Prowler 2
1995 Fleetwood Prowler 1
1994 Fleetwood Prowler 1
1984 Fleetwood Prowler 1
1983 Fleetwood Prowler 1
1982 Fleetwood Prowler 2
1981 Fleetwood Prowler 1
1979 Fleetwood Prowler 1
1976 Fleetwood Prowler 2
1975 Fleetwood Prowler 4
1971 Fleetwood Prowler 1