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2004 Fleetwood American TraditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2004 Fleetwood American Tradition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Gear box: shaft sector

Recall 07V-583 · Dec 14, 2007 · 238 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: water heater

Recall 05V-216 · May 12, 2005 · 186 vehicles

Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 05V-166 · Apr 25, 2005 · 729 vehicles

Risk. THIS LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUSES THE POWER STEERING FEATURE TO NOT FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other American Tradition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the American Tradition median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Fleetwood American Tradition, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTPE06005 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What American Tradition owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2004 AMERICAN TRADITION MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD GAUGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN THE DAYLIGHT. *MC THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK GROUND IS BLACK AND THE NUMBERS ARE WHITE AND THE GAUGE INDICATORS ARE RED. THE GLARE OF THE PLASTIC COVER ADDS TO THE PROBLEM. *JB
Complaint 10196924 · Jul 10, 2007

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