- 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 Weekender Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Skyline Weekender with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). 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 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Weekender year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Skyline Weekender problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Skyline Weekender 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2004 Skyline Weekender
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The fresh water holding tank falls out of the bottom of the trailer onto the trailer axles when filled. This happened 6 months after purchase from dealership which was the third time we used the trailer. The dealer came out and fixed it the first two times. It spent 3 months in the dealership the last time it was fixed. This has happened now three times in 6 years and everytime we use the trailer. Once the tank falls down it's on the axles and can't be moved. It also pulls out the overflow hose causing water to leak out and into the rv. *Tr
Skyline Weekender: every year compared
All Weekender years2004 Skyline Weekender vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Skyline Weekender | 1 | 2 | F | |
| 2004 Skyline Nomad | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Skyline Aljo | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Skyline Layton | 1 | 2 | C | 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 Weekender
Does the 2004 Skyline Weekender have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Skyline Weekender: 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 Weekender?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Skyline Weekender had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 19, 2010 and the latest on July 19, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Skyline Weekender a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Skyline Weekender 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 Weekender years have the most complaints?
2004 (1), 2013 (1). See every Skyline Weekender year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Skyline Weekender 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