1997 Fleetwood Westport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Fleetwood Westport, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Fleetwood Westport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce or replace the pin box and its support structure.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Fleetwood Westport have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 0 injuries and 2 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The consumer has had numerous problem with the trailer's front jacks. *nm the trailer brakes failed and the gauge on the lp tank failed. Fresh water wouldn't flow to the pump. *nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Iron man electra tire lt235/85r16 size continental general tire, original equipment. Tread on the right and left front tires separated at highway speeds on two occasions, both causing damage to the tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2000 · Tires
Compare Fleetwood Westport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Fleetwood Westport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Fleetwood Westport | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Fleetwood Westport | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Fleetwood Westport
How do I know if my 1997 Fleetwood Westport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Fleetwood Westport; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Fleetwood dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V294000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.