2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX recalls and problems

The 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX recalls

Recall 04V-145: Electrical System

Reported Mar 22, 2004 · 765 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: On certain conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with siemens q circuit breaker, the circuit breakers were mis-marked.

Risk: This could result in an overheated conductor in a sustained overload condition which could cause personal injury and/or property damage.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breaker if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin by april 5, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Trailer Hitches1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Apr 12, 2006
Tongue weight at the pin is at 1,860 pounds dry. Amount of tongue flex has bent the protective diamond plate at front of trailer. Reese 1200 pound hitch and dual cam sway control is already showing signs of severe wear and fatigue. After complaints of weight the diamond plate was trimmed up and manufacturer has offered to weld in a ballist tube or plate at the rear of trailer of about 500 pounds. This trailer is unsafe and a tongue failure can occur and kill someone. The tongue weight when fully loaded with fluids, cargo, etc. Exceeds 2300 pounds as a large portion of the 120 gallon fresh…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX: 04V-145 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by trailer hitches (1).

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.