Vehicle recall 97V003000 · January 6, 1997

Fleetwood Prowler and Wilderness

The rear bumper mounting brackets have been improperly installed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The rear bumper mounting brackets have been improperly installed. The mounting holes were cut oversized and can allow the mounting bolts to pull through the brackets on the chassis.
Consequence: This condition can allow the bumper to loosen and fall off the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair these trailers.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 24, 1997. Notes:owners who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V003000
Reported to NHTSA: January 6, 1997
Filed by: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Owner notification: January 24, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 30
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Body › Bumpers

Recall 97V003000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Fleetwood Prowler (1997): 1997
Fleetwood Wilderness (1997): 1997

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