We found the following complaints for FLEETWOOD PROWLER (2002)
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The design ramp cannot be safely dispatched for its intended purpose. This rear wall which converts into the ramp is extremely heavy and cannot be maneuvered by a single individual, regardless of how robust they are, due to the wall's overall dimensions and weight distribution properties. *scc
Complaint regarding problems with prowler ls. *mr the vehicle was not balanced and the door did not shut.then about two to three weeks later a puddle of water was noticed on the kitchen floor. A repair man found a defective plastic piece on the water heater as it was being inspected. *scc
Consumer stated while driving and withno warning, theleft axle snapped and caused thevehicle to roll backwards.dealer notified. (abnormal placement and function of the wheels).the metal tore the frame.the axle did not snap.the hanger that held the spring and axle together had nearly torethe frame and caused the rear axle to move out of alignment.this had tore the weld on the hanger to 1/4 inch of breaking all the way though.a welder said the material was too skimpy. *scc
Axle spring hanger broke, loose from i-beam frame. Part of steel from beam broke away.the consumer believes the steel is weak or is too light for the weight of the rv.there was no damage nor did the trailer hit anything.the failure was discovered while the vehicle was parked.
Consumer discovered several cracks in the trailer frame and had it welded a couple of times but it keeps breaking. *njduring routine maintenance, the consumer discovered cracks in the trailer frame at several locations. Cracks were discovered at the left rear axle mounting point to the bottom flange of the i-beam also in the web of the i-beam frame adjacent to the welds attaching the body to the frame support brackets. The cracks were visible and verified by dye penetrant inspection. The trailer has less than 10,000 miles on it and has been in use less than a year. It has not been involved in any accidents that could have caused damage of this magnitude. The consumer contacted the dealer about the problem, but was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer indicated the dealer must initiate action.
During routine maintainence, i discovered numerous cracks in trailer frame at several locations. Cracks were discovered at the left rear axle mounting point to the bottom flange of the i-beam frame also in the web of the i-beam frame a djacent to the welds attaching the body to frame support brackets. These cracks were visible and verifiedby dye penetrant inspection. The trailer has less tham 10k miles on it and has been in actual use less than 1 year. It has not been involved in any incident that could have caused damage of this sort. I called the dealer regarding this problem ,he refered me to the manufacturer. The manufacturer indicated the dealer must initiate any action. It is my concern these cracks will propagate rapidly and cause catastropic failure. Should this occour, a high probability of numerous fatalities is possible.
Consumer states two shocks on the left side of the trailer broke off and sliced tire. Consumer is concerned about the safety.*yd
Metal piece that holds carpet up, when the slide out is in place,is razor sharp/not visible and covered by carpet. It is causing major injuries to child's feet. When the slide out is in the in position, there is a three to four inch gap between the floor of the 5th wheel and the bottom of the slide.there is metal edging on the slide covered by carpet and is visibly unseen.consumer's child was injured when her foot went under the slide.the top of the childs foot was sliced open approximately three to four inches long and i/2 inch deep.*jg
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