2004 Fleetwood TerryProblems, recalls & complaints

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

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 13, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Terry has problems

9 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
Structure41
Equipment31
Suspension10
Tires10

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

9 recalls

2004 Fleetwood Terry 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 →

Show 5 more recalls
–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 Terry 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 Terry median. How we score

'68'69'70'71'74'75'76'77'84'90'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Fleetwood Terry, 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 Terry owners report

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

THE FRAME OF MY FIFTH WHEEL CAMPING TRAILER BROKE IN TWO WHERE THE KING PIN BOX IS WELDED IN THE FRONT WHILE I WAS TOWING IT ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN I WENT OVER AN OVERPASS WITH AN UNEVEN LIP AT ITS EDGE WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. ONLINE RESEARCH THAT I'VE DONE…
Complaint 11383230 · Dec 13, 2020 · 25,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD TERRY TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE FIRE ALARMS IN THE TRAILER WERE ACTIVATED. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE WHEEL WELL CAUSING SMOKE TO ACCUMULATE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT…
Complaint 10344038 · Jul 19, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER SUPPORT BETWEEN THE AXLE BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE CAMPER TO SHIFT 3 INCHES AND ADDED FRICTION TO THE TIRES. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V289000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP HAD AGREED TO REPLACE THE BEAM…
Complaint 10164102 · Aug 1, 2006

Own a 2004 Terry?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.