CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX recalls
Most common 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
What owners report
TONGUE WEIGHT AT THE PIN IS AT 1,860 POUNDS DRY. AMOUNT OF TONGUE FLEX HAS BENT THE PROTECTIVE DIAMOND PLATE AT FRONT OF TRAILER. REESE 1200 POUND HITCH AND DUAL CAM SWAY CONTROL IS ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF SEVERE WEAR AND FATIGUE. AFTER COMPLAINTS OF WEIGHT THE DIAMOND PLATE WAS TRIMMED UP AND MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED TO WELD IN A BALLIST TUBE OR PLATE AT THE REAR OF TRAILER OF ABOUT 500 POUNDS. THIS TRAILER IS UNSAFE AND A TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND KILL SOMEONE. THE TONGUE WEIGHT WHEN FULLY LOADED WITH FLUIDS, CARGO, ETC. EXCEEDS 2300 POUNDS AS A LARGE PORTION OF THE 120 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE FORWARD AXLE. IT TOOK ABOUT 2500 POUNDS OF BALLAST TO GET TH
EXCESSIVE TONGUE WEIGHT RESULTING IN THE BENDING OF THE TONGUE FRAMEWORK, DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS CAUSING UNSAFE TOWING CONDITIONS. UNLADEN DRY TONGUE WEIGHT IS 17%, @1390 #'S. WHEN LOADED AT MAXIMUM MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION OF 11,700 #S, TONGUE WEIGHT WILL EXCEED 1700 #'S. BOTH WEIGHTS EXCEED MAX LOADS FOR FACTORY INSTALLED CLASS 5 HITCH ON FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS. *NM
2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX questions
Does the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX: Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Trailer Hitches (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Fleetwood Gear BOX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.