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2004 Fleetwood ProwlerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Prowler, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints210 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Prowler has problems

21 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
Equipment110
Structure40
Tires30
Suspension20
Wheels20
Service brakes, electric10
Trailer hitches10

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

9 recalls

2004 Fleetwood Prowler 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

Other: labels

Recall 05V-511 · Nov 7, 2005 · 48 vehicles

Risk. A FULLY LOADED TRAVEL TRAILER WILL OVERLOAD THE TIRES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 05V-433 · Sep 27, 2005 · 180 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Structure

Recall 05V-289 · Jun 21, 2005 · 496 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CROSS-MEMBER TO BECOME DISLODGED, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD IF THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A…

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 →

–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 Prowler 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 Prowler median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Fleetwood Prowler, 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
  3. WHEEL SEPARATIONSRQ03009 · closed Mar 17, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What Prowler owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD PROWLER RV. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2652. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY. ALSO, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF AMMONIA AND YELLOW RESIDUE THAT WAS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM BOILER TUBE IN THE BACK OF THE…
Complaint 10334956 · Jun 7, 2010
IM INFORMED OF A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD ON MY DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR AND IT IS THE WEEKEND AND I CANT GET ANY INFORMATION FROM ANYONE. TO ME THIS IS A CROCK. OUR BUSINESS HOURS OUR MON. THROUGH FRI.@#%&&^&(.ITS FILLED WITH FOOD THAT I CANT AFFORD TO WASTE. THEY SAY TO AT LEAST TURN OFF THE GAS PART OF…
Complaint 10247435 · Nov 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC RM2652. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E076000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE) IN JANUARY OF 2008. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE UNIT WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE REPAIR HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PERFORMED ON AUGUST 31, 2007.…
Complaint 10216482 · Jan 30, 2008

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