2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Gear BOX 300FS years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS recalls (1)
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Problem: Certain travel trailers fail to comply with requirements of part 567, "certification." the incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) was printed on the label. The correct gawr weight figure should be 5080 lb per axle.
Fix: Owners are being provided with correct labels and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable installing this label, they can take it to their dealer and the dealer will install it at no charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-444-3307.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent slide-out extension movement (PE06005) — opened Jan 20, 2006, closed May 2, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer complaint regarding extensive mechanical issues with 2005 fleetwood trailer . *ts the gear box model number is 335fs. *nm
The consumer noticed that it was a real effort to tow the trailer as it was frequently swaying. The bottom of the diamond plate bent. ***nar received 10-18-05*** *ts the consumer used the trailer for four trips totaling 1400 miles. During the third trip the consumer noticed that the tongue of the…
Other Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS?
Owners most often report steering, structure, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX 300FS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Gear BOX 300FS model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.