1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA
The 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA, potentially affecting up to 3,897 vehicles.
Recall 00V104000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 3,897 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE WHEEL . THIS WHEEL HAS INSUFFICIENT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY WHEN MATCHED TO A MAXIMUM LOADED TIRE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence: PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE WHEEL WITH A NEW HIGHER CAPACITY WHEEL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. FIRESTONE STEEL TEX R4S2 LT 225/75R16. *JB THE CONSUMER CONTINUED ON THE TRIP AND 300 MILES LATER HEARD A NOISE AGAIN AND A SECOND TIRE FAILED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD MONTARA
- 1994 FLEETWOOD MONTARA — 0 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD MONTARA — 1 complaint
- 1997 FLEETWOOD MONTARA (current)
Other FLEETWOOD Models
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- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints