2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Gear BOX years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- 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. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Gear BOX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%). 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with siemens q circuit breaker, the circuit breakers were mis-marked.
Risk: This could result in an overheated conductor in a sustained overload condition which could cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breaker if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin by april 5, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
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.
Tongue weight at the pin is at 1,860 pounds dry. Amount of tongue flex has bent the protective diamond plate at front of trailer. Reese 1200 pound hitch and dual cam sway control is already showing signs of severe wear and fatigue. After complaints of weight the diamond plate was trimmed up and…
Excessive tongue weight resulting in the bending of the tongue framework, damage to front of vehicle as well as causing unsafe towing conditions. Unladen dry tongue weight is 17%, @1390 #'s. When loaded at maximum manufacturers recommendation of 11,700 #s, tongue weight will exceed 1700 #'s. Both…
Other Fleetwood Gear BOX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Gear BOX | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Gear BOX | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Gear BOX | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX?
Owners most often report structure, trailer hitches problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Gear BOX model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.