1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
The 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT, potentially affecting up to 1,404 vehicles.
Recall 99V294000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 1,404 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE FLEXING IN THE UPPER CHASSIS WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE IN THE AREA OF THE PIN BOX.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER'S FRONT JACKS. *NM THE TRAILER BRAKES FAILED AND THE GAUGE ON THE LP TANK FAILED. FRESH WATER WOULDN'T FLOW TO THE PUMP. *NM
THE CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER'S FRONT JACKS. *NM THE TRAILER BRAKES FAILED AND THE GAUGE ON THE LP TANK FAILED. FRESH WATER WOULDN'T FLOW TO THE PUMP. *NM
THE CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER'S FRONT JACKS. *NM THE TRAILER BRAKES FAILED AND THE GAUGE ON THE LP TANK FAILED. FRESH WATER WOULDN'T FLOW TO THE PUMP. *NM
IRON MAN ELECTRA TIRE LT235/85R16 SIZE CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. TREAD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT TIRES SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON TWO OCCASIONS, BOTH CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER (CONSUMER INDICATED 2 FATALITIES ON THE REPORT, NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED, POSSIBLY JUST INDICATING 2 INCIDENTS) .*AK *MJS
WHEN OWNER JACKED UP THE FIFTH WHEEL TO PARK IT THE LANDING GEAR JUST FELL DOWN. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD WESTPORT
- 1994 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — 2 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — 0 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT (current)
- 1998 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — 0 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — 0 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — 0 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD WESTPORT — 0 complaints
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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