- The problem
- Skyline is recalling 22,372 my 2004-2007 alliance, aljo, celebrity, century, freestyle, layton, nomad, rampage, seaview, trailrider, and weekender fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator 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
- Skyline 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 skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Skyline Nomad Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Skyline Nomad with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Nomad year, for its age
#364 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Skyline Nomad problems
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2004 Skyline Nomad recalls 2
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 truck campers, fifth wheel 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
- Skyline 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 skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
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2 complaints about the 2004 Skyline Nomad
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 skyline nomad travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, smoke emitted from the rear end of the trailer. The contact mentioned that the refrigerator caught on fire. The flames engulfed the entire trailer. The fire department extinguished the fire. The trailer was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 215,000.
Dometic refrigerator that has a leak in the cooling unit that is evidenced by yellow residue at base of cooling unit. It is not cooling at all now and dometic stated that they would not fix the unit under the recall unless it was under warranty. This unit is out of warranty. Is the recall to just cover the unit from a fire or for faulty equipment as well? *Tr
Skyline Nomad: every year compared
All Nomad years2004 Skyline Nomad vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Skyline Nomad | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2004 Skyline Aljo | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Skyline Layton | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Skyline Weekender | 1 | 2 | F | 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 Skyline Nomad
Does the 2004 Skyline Nomad have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Skyline Nomad: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). 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 Skyline Nomad?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Skyline Nomad had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 30, 2008 and the latest on July 1, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Skyline Nomad a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Skyline Nomad 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 Skyline Nomad years have the most complaints?
2002 (3), 2004 (2), 1976 (1). See every Skyline Nomad year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Skyline Nomad 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