2004 Fleetwood Terra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Terra years
- Not enough data 3rd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Fleetwood Terra. That ranks 3rd out of 20 Terra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,006 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Fleetwood Terra 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 | 2 | 100% | 1,006 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Fleetwood Terra recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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 you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101 "controls and displays" and no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.
Risk: The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 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.
We purchased a 2004 fleetwood terra rv. In july of 2004. During the test drive we discovered that the vehicle was difficult handling and driving. It handled like a 40's or 50's truck. The front end seemed very loose and the vehicle would fly all over the road. It was difficult to explain but we did…
This vehicle is a motor home which is having difficulty with the steering. When driving at approximately 40 mph or greater vehicle will not remain straight. Owner has had the vehicle in the repair shop on three different occasions, and had the wheels aligned each time. However, the steering problem…
Other Fleetwood Terra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Terra | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Terra | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Terra | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Terra | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Terra | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 Terra | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Terra | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Terra | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Terra | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Terra | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 Terra | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Terra | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Terra | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Terra | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Terra | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Terra?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Fleetwood Terra?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Fleetwood Terra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Terra model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.