Fleetwood Prowler 1994
Model Prowler made in 1994 by Fleetwood got 5 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, suspension. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other.
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V050000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 10/01/1993 to 02/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 142 | 03/17/1994 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/22/1994 | 04/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The stoves installed in the travel trailers were manufactured for natural gas operation and were not converted to propane gas operation. use of a natural gas stove with propane gas fuel will create a high level of carbon monoxide. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | High carbon monoxide levels in the travel trailer interior can result in asphyxiation of the occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will convert the stoves for propane gas by making adjustments where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; other pieces; stove.vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with propane gas magic chef stoves.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact fleetwood at 1-800-854-4755. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E004001 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 01/01/1994 to 07/01/1994 | E (Equipment) | 7200 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/15/1995 | 09/20/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The indicator device was not attached properly to the regulator allowing the indicator to be partially or complete displaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the indicator is not fully attached to the regulator, the indicator can leak lp gas and result in a fire if ignited. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Marshall gas controls will provide a new properly manufactured regulator for dealers to install on the affected travel trailers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; liquid petroleum gas (lpg).vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with a two-stage automatic change-over lpg regulator manufactured by marshall gas controls. note: if the regulator is not replaced with a reasonable time free of charge, please contact fleetwood at 1-800-854-4755 or marshal gas controls at 1-800-396-1322.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE97038 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 08/06/1997 | 12/23/1997 | REAR SPRING FRACTURE | ||
| Owners report that the rear springs, that support and locate the body of the trailer. fracture causing the rear wheels to drift and mis-align.the failures have occured atroad speeds and have resulted in loss of vehcile control | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/16/1995 | 1 | 08/31/1994 | |
| Battery over charging caused gas fumes to enter into the motor home. tt lp gas leak detector went off, this caused high voltage on battery charge, large crack between battery compatment and bed room which allowed gas to enter trailer.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/27/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving rv 35mph when rear suspension hanger springs broke on passenger side, caused rv to whip from side to side. had no control of rv. took to a mechanic/welder to weld hanger back. also informed hangers not strong enough. | |||
| 10/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Right rear spring broke due to m error in assembly. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||
| 04/20/1996 | |||
| Leaf spring hangers are too thin and not greaseable, causing the hanger to come out of round. *ak | |||