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2004 Fleetwood GearboxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Gearbox, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Gearbox 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
Structure20
Trailer hitches10

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

1 recall

2004 Fleetwood Gearbox 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 04V-145 · Mar 22, 2004 · 765 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OVERHEATED CONDUCTOR IN A SUSTAINED OVERLOAD CONDITION WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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 Gearbox 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 Gearbox median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Gearbox owners report

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

TONGUE WEIGHT AT THE PIN IS AT 1,860 POUNDS DRY. AMOUNT OF TONGUE FLEX HAS BENT THE PROTECTIVE DIAMOND PLATE AT FRONT OF TRAILER. REESE 1200 POUND HITCH AND DUAL CAM SWAY CONTROL IS ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF SEVERE WEAR AND FATIGUE. AFTER COMPLAINTS OF WEIGHT THE DIAMOND PLATE WAS TRIMMED UP AND…
Complaint 10150381 · Apr 12, 2006
EXCESSIVE TONGUE WEIGHT RESULTING IN THE BENDING OF THE TONGUE FRAMEWORK, DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS CAUSING UNSAFE TOWING CONDITIONS. UNLADEN DRY TONGUE WEIGHT IS 17%, @1390 #'S. WHEN LOADED AT MAXIMUM MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION OF 11,700 #S, TONGUE WEIGHT WILL EXCEED 1700 #'S. BOTH…
Complaint 10132125 · Aug 9, 2005

Own a 2004 Gearbox?

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