FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2004
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 27, 2004
(Campaign #: 40903)
FLEETWOOD/BRAKE LIGHTS
CERTAIN MOTORHOMES DO NOT HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE CONSIDERABLY BRIGHTER THAN THE RUNNING OR TURN SIGNAL LAMPS IF ALL ARE ON AT THE SAME TIME.
NHTSA ID: 04V454000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A CRASH IF THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE'S OPERATOR IS UNAWARE THAT YOU HAVE APPLIED YOUR BRAKES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 27, 2004
(Campaign #: 40817)
FLEETWOOD/RANGE LPG HOSE
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, THE RANGE TOP LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) CONNECTION LINE IS A FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTOR. THIS HOSE IS ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A BURNER AND MAY MELT WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
NHTSA ID: 04V419000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 197
Consequence Summary:
IF MELTING OCCURS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER LPG HOSE CONNECTION IN THE RANGE TOP WITH A COPPER LPG CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 20, 2004
(Campaign #: 40715)
FLEETWOOD/HITCH RECEIVER
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.
NHTSA ID: 04V352000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8,969
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 28, 2004
(Campaign #: 40521)
FLEETWOOD/ALUMINUM WHEELS
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE PROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE APPLIED. ADDITIONALLY, PAINT APPLIED TO THE MATING SURFACE OF THE HUB MAY CAUSE THE LUG NUTS TO BE MORE SENSITIVE TO LOOSENING DURING THE INITIAL SETTLING-IN OF COMPONENTS AND AFTER A WHEEL HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR SERVICE.
NHTSA ID: 04V310000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,426
Consequence Summary:
A WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR, OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WHEELS, LUG NUTS, LUG STUDS, AND MATING SURFACES. DEALERS WILL ALSO REMOVE PAINT FILM FROM THE MATING SURFACES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 5, 2004
(Campaign #: 40430)
FLEETWOOD/CERTIFICATION LABEL
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAILED TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567,"CERTIFICATION". INCORRECT FRONT TIRE VALUE OF 95 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH. THE CORRECT FRONT PRESSURE SHOULD BE 80 PSI.
NHTSA ID: 04V215000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2004. OWNER SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 22, 2004
(Campaign #: 40421)
FLEETWOOD/CERT LABEL/INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE TIRE PRESSURES WRITTEN ON THE CERTIFICATION TAG WAS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES SHOULD BE 120 PSI FOR THE FRONT TIRES AND 95 PSI FOR THE REAR TIRES.
NHTSA ID: 04V196000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS.
Corrective Action:
FLEETWOOD CONTACTED EACH CUSTOMER BY TELEPHONE AND MAILED THE CORRECTED FEDERAL TIRE TAG. 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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 22, 2004
(Campaign #: 40322)
FLEETWOOD/SIEMENS/CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SIEMENS Q CIRCUIT BREAKER, THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WERE MIS-MARKED.
NHTSA ID: 04V145000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 765
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OVERHEATED CONDUCTOR IN A SUSTAINED OVERLOAD CONDITION WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 18, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/AIRXCEL-POLAR/AIRCONDITIONER SOLAR PANEL
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH POLAR MACH AND POLAR CUB AIR CONDITIONERS, THE SOLAR PANEL RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD FRACTURE THE PLASTIC SHROUD IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE ATTACHMENT HOLE.
NHTSA ID: 04V087000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 735
Consequence Summary:
THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD OR A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
AIRXCEL WILL REINFORCE THE SOLAR PANELS WITH METAL MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 AIRXCEL AT 719-676-2326 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 28, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FLEETWOOD/SPARTAN/HYDRAULIC PUMP
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS, THE ANGLE OF THE HOSES FROM THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD CONTACT THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER.
NHTSA ID: 04V034000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 110
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE STARTER AND CAUSE IGNITION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES AND 39MT DELCO STARTERS AT LEAST ONE OF THE 45 DEGREE FITTINGS WITH A 90 DEGREE FITTING AND ALSO REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. ON ISL AND ISC ENGINES WITH 42MT DELCO STARTER, DEALERS WILL CHANGE ONE FITTING AT THE REAR OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND RE-ROUTE A HOSE. 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 SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No