2003 Fleetwood Prowler recalls and problems

The 2003 Fleetwood Prowler has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2003 Fleetwood Prowler vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Fleetwood Prowler recalls

Recall 08V-320: Equipment

Reported Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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 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.

2003 Fleetwood Prowler problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	4
Equipment	4
Electrical System	1
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 3
Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Equipment › Electrical — 1
Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2003 Fleetwood Prowler complaints

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

Tires · reported Dec 7, 2011

While traveling south on interstate 85 north of montgomery, al, the carlisle trail radial tire blew out causing $7000+ in damage to my rv. Carlisle sent me 5 replacement tires but denied my claim for damages.

Equipment · reported Oct 15, 2009

The contact owns a 2003 fleetwood prowler. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model number rm2852, serial number 22200048. He noticed yellow residue leaking from the refrigerator, and then smelled ammonia. The refrigerator failed to regulate cold temperatures. He received recall notice# 08e032000 (Equipment). Dometic refused to replace the refrigerator. The repairs referenced in the call only contains the failure, but does not serve as a preventive remedy. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were not applicable. Updated 11/03/09 updated 11/04/09

Equipment · reported Mar 6, 2009

The contact owns a 2003 prowler rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. While on vacation, the contact was informed by a firefighter that his rv caught fire due to the dometic refrigerator. A report was filed. One week after the failure, he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08e032000 (Equipment). The manufacturer did not assist. The contact still has possession of the rv, which was completely destroyed by the fire. The purchase date was unknown. Updated 5/14/09 updated 05/14/09.

Equipment · reported Aug 4, 2008

The contact owns a 2003 fleetwood prowler. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact smelled ammonia in the vehicle. The refrigerator and boiler failed to operate normally on june 22, 2008. Dometic stated that they were unable to make the recall repair since the warranty had expired. The contact never received a recall notice and was advised by another dometic owner that the recall exists. The recall number and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 9/24/08. The consumer stated the boiler tube had burned. Updated 09/26/08.

Structure · reported Mar 3, 2008

The contact owns a 2003 fleetwood prowler. While attempting to sell the trailer, the contact was informed that the floor was rotted. The repair would cost $2,000. No other vehicle information was available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Fleetwood Prowler have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Fleetwood Prowler: 08V-320 (equipment), 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 2003 Fleetwood Prowler?

Owners report structure problems most often (4 reports), followed by equipment (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,000 miles.

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.