2004 Fleetwood Jamboree recalls and problems

The 2004 Fleetwood Jamboree has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2004 Fleetwood Jamboree recalls

Recall 08V-320: Equipment

Reported Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

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.

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

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.

Recall 04V-352: Trailer Hitches

Reported Jul 20, 2004 · 8,969 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

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.

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.

Recall 03V-452: Equipment

Reported Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

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.

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.

2004 Fleetwood Jamboree problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels1
Equipment1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400 miles (median of owner reports).

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 Jamboree complaints

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

Equipment · at 10 miles · reported Jan 15, 2008
I own 3 jamboree 29 foot class c motorhomes. On august 22 2007 the vehicle was traveling when the grey holding tank dropped off. The tank was then run over by the trailer we were pulling. By the time we found a safe place to pull over we found the tank gone with only 2 of the 3 straps that hold it in place connected and dragging on the ground. We returned to find only the 3rd strap, or parts of it, and a block of wood the manufacturer had used as a spacer. This was a concern as the poly tank is 2 by 3 feet and the metal frame about the same. The second incident had occurred 3 weeks earlier on…
Wheels · at 400 miles · reported Aug 30, 2004
When the motorhome was originally built fleetwood left the nuts for the coach to frame mount bolts loose. One bolt and nut was omitted. I complained to the selling dealer the week after the coach was purchased that there seemed to be too much noise in the coach. I was told nothing was wrong. I again complained in june that the coach seemed to noisey inside. Both times I explained that it seemed as though the upper coach body was shifting while driving. When I took the coach in on july 24, 2004 the shower enclosue had warped and the noises had gotten more severe. It is at this time that it was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Fleetwood Jamboree have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Fleetwood Jamboree: 08V-320 (equipment), 07V-120 (equipment), 04V-352 (trailer hitches), 03V-452 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Fleetwood Jamboree?

Owners report wheels problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400 miles.

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.