1997 Fleetwood Westport problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1997 Fleetwood Westport.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Trailer Hitches #99V294000 · 1999 · 1,404 units
Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers. these trailers can experience excessive flexing in the upper chassis which can lead to failure in the area of the pin box.
Risk: This condition can lead to loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 1997 Fleetwood Westport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Fleetwood for the 1997 Westport. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1997 Fleetwood Westport problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is trailer hitches.