2004 Skyline Nomad recalls and problems

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

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

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

2004 Skyline Nomad recalls

Recall 08V-394: Equipment

Reported Aug 6, 2008 · 22,372 vehicles affected · SKYLINE CORPORATION

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.

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

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.

Recall 07V-074: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 57,295 vehicles affected · SKYLINE CORPORATION

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.

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

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.

2004 Skyline Nomad problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 215,000 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 Skyline Nomad complaints

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

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · at 215,000 miles · reported Jul 1, 2014
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 30, 2008
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?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Skyline Nomad have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Skyline Nomad: 08V-394 (equipment), 07V-074 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Skyline Nomad?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment adaptive/mobility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 215,000 miles.

Are Skyline recall repairs free?

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