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1997 Fleetwood Flair problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Flair.

2Fleetwood recalls
3owner complaints
0reported crashes
1reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Fleetwood recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.

Recalls filed by Fleetwood

Visibility #96V236000 · 1996 · 241 units

Problem: The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.

Risk: If the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.

Fix: Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.

Equipment #07V120000 · 2007 · 167,096 units

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 sche

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Visibility1
Electrical System1
Power Train1

Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 1997 Fleetwood Flair have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1997 Flair. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 1997 Fleetwood Flair problems?

In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is visibility.