2001 Fleetwood Prowler recalls and problems

The 2001 Fleetwood Prowler has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Fleetwood Prowler vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Fleetwood Prowler recalls

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

Recall 03V-452: Equipment

Reported Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

2001 Fleetwood Prowler problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Equipment2
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body › Bumpers — 1
  • Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › Shackle — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Fleetwood Prowler complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Aug 18, 2005
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 fleetwood prowler. The contact did see a NHTSA campaign recall 05v289000 on the 2004-2005 fleetwood prowler for the cross member. The cross member on vehicle fell off tono the the ground while pulling into a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to dealer for service twice. The first time was a truck repair close to where the incident occurred, the second time it was taking to a fleetwood dealer. They rewelded the cross member to the fifth wheel.
Suspension · reported Mar 11, 2004
While driving 10 MPH travel trailer's spring shackles broke without warning. As a result, trailer veered to the right, hitting a parked car.
Equipment · reported Aug 26, 2002
Several complaints listed; promoted and sold as one person operation for rear door converting into a ramp, crashed down on owners head. This is not safe for engress/degress, must modify with extended ramp. Also, when loading a motorcycle, the kickstand went through the floor. The consumer states that this is a faulty and dangerous design of the rear wall which converts into a loading ramp. The interior floor had broken under the weight of a goldwing 1500cc motorcyle. The interior components beds, faucet and drawers had broken on their first use. Two people sustained injuries due to a defective…
Structure · reported Jul 17, 2001
Travel trailer bumber fell off unit due to bad weld points while traveling on hwy. These bad weld points is consistant along the whole frame of this travel trailer. I have taken the unit back to the dealer and have informed them, that I would not be responsible for towing this safey hazard for others or myself on the hwy. And they need to replace this unit. Does units have to pass any highway safety regulations to be sold to the public?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler: 07V-120 (equipment), 03V-452 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Fleetwood Prowler?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by equipment (2).

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.