Model year record

2004 Fleetwood Revolution recalls & problems

The 2004 Fleetwood Revolution has 4 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (5 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints12filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJul 15, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V32000070,101 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: FLEETWOOD 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.
Risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: FLEETWOOD 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.

EquipmentMar 19, 2007

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V120000167,096 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN 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.
Risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: FLEETWOOD 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.

EquipmentFeb 18, 2004

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V087000735 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: ON 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.
Risk: THE 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.
Fix: AIRXCEL 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.

EquipmentAug 20, 2003

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V3040001,273 vehicles

Problem: ON 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 "LAST OUT" MODE. THE "LAST OUT" IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT CAUSES THE ENTRY DOORSTEP TO EXTEND ONE LAST TIME IF THE ENTRY DOORSTEP POWER SWITCH IS OFF AND THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.
Fix: DEALERS 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody › Door; Body	5	1	7,050 mi
VisibilityWindshield	5	0	11,725 mi
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer	2	1	—
Visibility/wiper	2	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap	1	0	—
Service brakes, air	1	0	—
Fuel system, dieselStorage › Tank assembly	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility/wiper
All the double panes windows in the motorhome have fogged in between the glass and blocked vision. Most importantly we cannot see out of the drivers window to view the mirrors.
May 2, 2010
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, WHILE BEING REPAIRED, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED IT TO RUST AND THE ENTIRE CRADLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Jun 10, 2014 · 13,000 miles
Visibility/wiper
OUR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS FOGGED UP TO THE POINT WHERE YOU CAN NOT SEE THE REVIEW MIRROR CLEAR ENOUGH AND HAS NOW BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. THE WINDOWS ARE MADE BY SE-G1 AND THE REPLACEMENT IS VERY COSTLY. WE ALSO HAVE OTHER WINDOWS STARTING TO FOG UP AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mar 15, 2013
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH ALL WINDOWS AND THE FRONT DOOR. ALL, AS WITH OTHER FLEETWOOD OWNERS HAVE FOGGED UP BETWEEN THE GLASS. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE SAFETY PROBLEM AND OUR NEXT STEP IS TO FILE SUIT AGAINST FLEETWOOD. THE WINDOWS NEED TO BE REPLACED, FLEETWOOD KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND IS RESPONSIBLE. IF ANYONE CAN ASSIST PLEASE CALL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 1, 2011
Visibility
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…
Jan 1, 2006 · 12,000 miles
Visibility
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
Apr 15, 2009 · 11,450 miles
Structure
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
Aug 20, 2007 · 7,050 miles
Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
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
Mar 4, 2005 · 4,235 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTClosed
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…
PE06005 · opened Jan 20, 2006 · closed May 2, 2006