1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
The 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL, potentially affecting up to 1,197 vehicles.
Recall 01V135000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,197 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FASTENED TO THE REAR AXLE IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION. OVER TIME THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKE LINES TO ENSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY CLIPPED TO THE REAR AXLE, HAVE NOT BEEN DEFORMED, AND THAT THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINES AND ANY OF THE REAR AXLE OR SUSPENSION...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TWO TIRES SHED TREAD WHILE MOVING,"POWER KING LT245/75?R16. BARELY AVOIDED CRASH. NOT UNDERINFLATED OR OVERLOADED OR OVERHEATED
CONSUMER CONTACTED LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER REGARDING RECALL REMEDY 01V135000. DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY RECALL DUE TO VEHICLE BEING CONVERTED TO A RECREATIONAL BY MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE HAS A DODGE CHASSIS. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO AGAIN ADVISED THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS TO BE REMEDYING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. *NLM
CONSUMER CONTACTED LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER REGARDING RECALL REMEDY 01V135000. DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY RECALL DUE TO VEHICLE BEING CONVERTED TO A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE HAS A DODGE CHASSIS. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO AGAIN ADVISED THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS TO BE REMEDYING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. *NLM
Safety Rating for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
PLEASURE-WAY INDUSTRIES LTD. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-A1123-005 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Technical service bulletin pertaining to recommendations to lessen road wandering.
GCI-A0507-10 — PARKING BRAKE
GENERAL CONSUMER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A RECOMMENDATION FOR LESSENING ROAD WANDERING
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PLEASURE WAY EXCEL
- 1995 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
- 1996 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
- 1997 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL (current)
- 1998 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
- 1999 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
- 2000 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
- 2001 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
- 2002 PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 0 complaints
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- PLEASURE WAY PLATEAU — 18 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY ONTOUR — 3 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 2 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY LEXOR — 2 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY LEXOR TS — 0 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY PLEASURE WAY — 0 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY PURSUIT — 0 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY REKON — 0 total complaints