Fleetwood Revolution 2004

Model Revolution made in 2004 by Fleetwood got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (equipment). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V120000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003V (Vehicle)16709605/10/2007MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.03/19/200703/20/2007
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
04V087000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 05/07/2003 to 01/23/2004V (Vehicle)735ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.02/18/200403/03/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.
Consequence SummaryThe rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.
Corrective SummaryAirxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airxcel at 719-676-2326 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
03V304000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 08/01/2001 to 08/28/2003V (Vehicle)127309/10/2003MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.08/20/200308/22/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, the electric power for the entry doorstep last out feature has not been provided and the entry doorstep will not operate in
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and provide power so the entry doorstep last out feature is active. owner notification began september 10, 2003. owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesFleetwood recall no. 30815.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
08V320000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006V (Vehicle)7010110/24/2008ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/15/200807/15/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryIf this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
PE06005FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.01/20/200605/02/2006INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT
 This investigation was opened based on odi's receipt of a congressional letter on behalf of a constituent.the constituent reported incidents where the slide out room of his motor home would inadvertently move (extend) during highway use.odi was concerned that a fully extended slide out would degrade the vehicle's dynamic handling characteristics and/or possibly impact an object or another vehicle, resulting in a crash.odi contacted fleetwood and discovered that slide out rooms were installed in motor homes, travel trailers and folding trailers. as part of the investigation odi visited a rv show and the fleetwood paxinos plant to examine slide outs in various new make and model vehicles and gain an understanding of how the systems work.during the investigation odi learned that there are two methods used to extend slide out rooms.some manufacturers use hydraulic systems and others, such as fleetwood, use an electric motor. (continued on page 2)

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
08/24/20054024108/03/2005
 Dt: contact stated the electric shade fell off of 2004 fleetwood coach and hurt his hand. this happened on august 24, 2005. as he was straightening out in the road there was a rock that struck the luggage compartment doors. the rock damaged the underneath of the door. *ak both hangers broke and were hanging by the wires on one end. the consuerm had to cut the wires to release the shade. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
03/04/200542351207/24/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while filling the motor home with diesel the fuel sprayed from the filler neck onto the vehicle and onto him. the manufacturer has been alerted. updated 2/28/2006 - *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
04/03/20051001008/31/2004
 This a fleetwood rv,the problem is it will not take fuel from a normally used fuel nozzle found at truck stops. the only way i can fill the motor home with fuel, is to remove both filler caps (one on each side) which will allow fuel to go in with out over flowing onto the pavement. but be cause both fillers are open fuel always runs out before the nozzle shuts off. fleetwood advised me that my rv was designed to be filled at normal gas stations and there was nothing that could be done. that of course makes little sense. this is a 110 gallon tank. this may not sound like a big deal but believe me it is. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
07/13/200510000106/27/2004
 We have a 04 revolution motorhome on a freightliner chassis with air brakes. with about 10,000 miles on it. i had to make a panic stop at about 45 miles an hour and after that the motorhome didn't seem to want to stop. freightliner informed me that the brakes were glazed. i tried to tell them i was an overt the road truck driver and have traveled over most mountain passes. i have never glazed brakes before. i just felt you should have this information in case other have this same problem. i don't feel it is possible to glaze brakes from one panic stop. unless there is something wrong. *nm
STRUCTURE
08/20/200770501
 Dual pane drivers side window has a failed seal that results in window becoming discolored. side mirror can no longer be seen through this window making this a safety hazard. manufacturer acknowledges multiple complaints for this brand window but does not offer any remedy. window must be replaced at a considerable expense to consumer. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/24/20054024108/03/2005
 Dt: contact stated the electric shade fell off of 2004 fleetwood coach and hurt his hand. this happened on august 24, 2005. as he was straightening out in the road there was a rock that struck the luggage compartment doors. the rock damaged the underneath of the door. *ak both hangers broke and were hanging by the wires on one end. the consuerm had to cut the wires to release the shade. *nm
04/17/20045
 When driving at any speed consumer noticed a noise coming from the front door, and then front door opened. this caused great concern to the consumer. she had spoken with the dealership about this issue. however, dealership will not assist the consumer at this time. *ak
VISIBILITY
01/01/200612000
 There was no accident. the windows on the coach fog up and it is insulated glass and it is between the two pieces of glass and you can not see the rear view mirrors . fleetwood has known of the problem but will do nothing about it. a couple of people have had them replaced under warranty after they complained to hi way magazine. i have had the right door glass replaced because you could not see out of it and it would not clear up unless in the right weather conditions. i have talked to other owners of the same type of coach and they have the same problem and get the same answer from fleetwood as i have . it is out of warranty and not a safety issue. if you are traveling at any speed and can not see you rear view mirrors i think it is a safety issue.*cw
04/15/2009114501
 I have a 2004 fleetwood revolution 38b motorhome which has se-gi windows. the driverside window has fogged up and it is difficult to see out of. it is safety hazard when driving. neither fleetwood nor se-gi is willing to take responsibility for the defective window. there are many manufacturers who use these windows and the problem is wide spread. se-gi should be held responsible for producing a defective window which produces a safety hazard. *tr
08/20/200770501
 Dual pane drivers side window has a failed seal that results in window becoming discolored. side mirror can no longer be seen through this window making this a safety hazard. manufacturer acknowledges multiple complaints for this brand window but does not offer any remedy. window must be replaced at a considerable expense to consumer. *tr

Car dealers selling


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INRICHMOND47375TOM RAPPER800-727-3778
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WARIDGEFIELD98642POULSBO RV360-573-2828