The 2002 Fleetwood Prowler has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 227,973 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT07V1200002007-03-19167,096 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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…
EQUIPMENT03V4520002003-11-0460,877 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy
SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR…
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 prowler trailer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. In august of 2008, the cooling system stopped working in the refrigerator and had to be replaced. The contact learned of nhtsa campaign id numbers 08e032000 and 06e076000 (equipment); however, he…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 prowler trailer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. In august of 2008, the cooling system stopped working in the refrigerator and had to be replaced. The contact learned of nhtsa campaign id numbers 08e032000 and 06e076000 (equipment); however, he…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 fleetwood prowler. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact discovered a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 06e076000 (equipment:recreational vehicle). He called the manufacturer two years ago and was referred to a dealer that could…”
“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…”
“Consumer discovered several cracks in the trailer frame and had it welded a couple of times but it keeps breaking. *nj during 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…”
“Axle spring hanger broke, loose from I-beam frame. Part of steel from beam broke away. *bf 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. *nm”
“Consumer stated while driving and with no warning, the left axle snapped and caused the vehicle to roll backwards. Dealer notified. *ak (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…”
“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.*ak 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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE06005 Opened 2006-01-20 · closed 2006-05-02
INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S…
InvestigationRQ03009 Opened 2003-11-21 · closed 2004-03-17
WHEEL SEPARATIONS
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL MOUNTING NUTS HAD BEEN INADEQUATELY TORQUED IN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS BUILT WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS SINCE JUNE 2002.FLEETWOOD ALERTEDOWNERS VIA A CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOTICE IN APRIL AND MAY OF 2003.ON OCTOBER 29, 2003, FLEETWOOD MADE A DEFECT DETERMINATION AND…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Fleetwood Prowler as of
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