2004 Pilgrim Open Road recalls and problems

The 2004 Pilgrim Open Road has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Pilgrim dealer.

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

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

2004 Pilgrim Open Road recalls

Recall 08V-336: Equipment

Reported Jul 24, 2008 · 25,500 vehicles affected · PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL INC

Problem: Pilgrim is recalling certain my 2004-2007 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.

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

Fix: Pilgrim will be 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 pilgrim at 574-825-8686.

Recall 07V-201: Equipment

Reported May 9, 2007 · 1,000 vehicles affected · PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL INC

Problem: Certain recreational 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: Pilgrim 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 pilgrim at 1-574-825-8686.

2004 Pilgrim Open Road problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Wheels1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

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 Pilgrim Open Road complaints

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

Equipment · reported Aug 18, 2008
The contact owns a 2004 pilgrim international openroad. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact noticed ammonia leaking out of her camper and now her refrigerator no longer works. Dometic stated that the failure was not part of NHTSA campaign id numbers 07v201000\08v336000 (Equipment:recreational vehicle). She would like dometic to recharge the refrigerator because the failure was due to the faulty part. The contact never received a recall notice. Updated 10/14/08 the consumer stated the camper was not cold. The consumer never received a recall notice. The consumer…
Suspension · reported Jan 15, 2008
Per dexter axle, the wheels should be 0 degrees from center or it will cause bearing to fail ,which mine did. Dexter will not warranty the axle, due to pilgrim international installing the wrong wheels on their campers. This could cause a lot of accidents. Pilgrim has sent me a check for this time, but when I asked what they were going to do about the wheels they said they were not sure that was the problem. It must be a problem or the axle manufacturer would warranty their axles. There is probably alot of these wheel and axle combinations out there on the road and alot of those people do not…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Pilgrim Open Road have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Pilgrim Open Road: 08V-336 (equipment), 07V-201 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Pilgrim Open Road?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by wheels (1).

Are Pilgrim recall repairs free?

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