Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 FLEETWOOD Westport

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 5 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V294000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
1,404
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-26
Owners notified
1999-12-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE OR REPLACE THE PIN BOX AND ITS SUPPORT STRUCTURE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Trailer hitches1—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.