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2004 Fleetwood MallardProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Fleetwood Mallard, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Mallard has problems

1 complaint 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
Equipment10

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

6 recalls

2004 Fleetwood Mallard 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

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

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 →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 03V-437 · Nov 4, 2003 · 4,933 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE OPERATION WITHOUT THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED TO THE WHEEL LUG NUTS COULD RESULT IN THE LUG NUTS BECOMING LOOSE AND A WHEEL SEPARATION THAT COULD RESULT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-452 · Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

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 Mallard 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 Mallard median. How we score

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. WHEEL SEPARATIONSEA04009 · closed Nov 24, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-310
  2. INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTPE06005 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Mallard owners report

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

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR OVER A MONTH AGO. HAVE CALLED MANUFACTURER AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS LISTED AS REPAIRMEN BY MANUFACTURER..O ONE HAS SHOWN UP TO DO REPAIRS. THE REFRIGERATOR IS IN A CAMPER THAT IS PERMANENTLY SET UP AND CAN'T BE MOVED..NEED HELP! *AK
Complaint 10193811 · Jun 20, 2007

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