- 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 Fiesta Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (4). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Fiesta year, for its age
#284 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Fleetwood Fiesta recalls 6
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 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.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have experienced seizing of the brakes in mu 2004 fleetwood fiesta. It is my understanding that there is already a recall on this problem. The problem did not present until this year. The rv has very low miles, but was taken care of and in excellent condition. I need to get the rv repaired and want to begin the process of workhorse honoring the recall and setting up with my local repair service to have the work completed. The numbers provided for workhorse recall are bogus, and this is the only form of communication I was able to access in order to level a complaint.
THE BRAKES SEIZE UP
During a trip this february from michigan to florida, I noticed that the brake pedal would not return completely from the depressed position and the brakes seemed to be dragging. I brought the rig to harberson swanston, inc. 17028 U.S. 19N clearwater, fl 33764. Their evaluation found that the pedal linkage as well as the calipers had corrosion causing binding. They recommended cleaning and lubricating the linkage and calipers as well as flushing , refilling and bleeding the system. I authorized the work at a final cost of $800. *Tr
While driving at 60 mph abs light illuminated on the dash board. Consumer depressed the brakes, and lost control of the vehicle, nearly causing an accident. *Ak
Fleetwood Fiesta: every year compared
All Fiesta years2004 Fleetwood Fiesta vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta | 4 | 6 | F | |
| 2004 Fleetwood Bounder | 28 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Discovery | 12 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Expedition | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Advantage | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Gear Box | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Fleetwood Excursion | 2 | 3 | D | 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 Fiesta
Does the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); engine and engine cooling (October 2006); electrical system (April 2006) and more. 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 Fiesta?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (4).
How many complaints has the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 10, 2004 and the latest on July 8, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Fleetwood Fiesta 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 Fiesta years have the most complaints?
2002 (6), 2004 (4), 2001 (1). See every Fleetwood Fiesta year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta 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