- The 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.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Fleetwood Excursion Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 10.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Excursion year, for its age
#364 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Fleetwood Excursion problems
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2004 Fleetwood Excursion recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The 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.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.
- The risk
- The rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.
- The fix
- Airxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airxcel at 719-676-2326 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Side windows fogging between the glass panels, the window between the driver and outside driver rear view mirror is nearly impossible to see through. Many other windows becoming fogged as well. *Tr
While at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated. The rpm went up. The dealer repaired the vehicle and the same probelm recurred. *Jb
Fleetwood Excursion: every year compared
All Excursion years2004 Fleetwood Excursion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Fleetwood Excursion | 2 | 3 | D | |
| 2004 Fleetwood Bounder | 28 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Discovery | 12 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Expedition | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta | 4 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Advantage | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Gear Box | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Flair | 1 | 7 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion
Does the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (February 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 15, 2004 and the latest on June 29, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Fleetwood Excursion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fleetwood Excursion year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Excursion years have the most complaints?
2005 (10), 2006 (7), 2007 (3). See every Fleetwood Excursion year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Fleetwood Excursion has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data