Owners have filed 17 complaints
about the 2004 Fleetwood Revolution with NHTSA between 2004 and 2023.
The largest single group is the windows, mirrors & wipers.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2004 Fleetwood Revolution
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
741.2%
Median failure at 11,725 miles
Body & Structure
529.4%
Median failure at 7,050 miles
Equipment & Accessories
211.8%
Median failure at 4,024 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
211.8%
Median failure at 2,167 miles
Brakes
15.9%
Median failure at 10,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
19.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
545.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
545.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2004peak 3Jun 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2004 Fleetwood Revolution
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE06005Opened 20 Jan 2006Closed 2 May 2006EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
INADVERTENT 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 SHO...
Recalls on the 2004 Fleetwood Revolution
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200824611,692 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary burner housing.
Recall 200704716,870 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
Recall 200407211 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles equipped with a solar panel for use on Polar Mach & Polar Cub "solar ready" air conditioners and heat pumps. During installation, the rubber well nuts may not have engaged the hole adequately to prevent them from being pulled out of the plastic shroud during normal use. Should the panel detach while the vehicle is in motion, it could strike another vehicle or a pedestrian, possibly resulting in personal injuries. Correction: Dealer will reinforce the solar panel with metal mounting brackets.
Recall 200319612 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the electric power for the entry doorstep "Last Out" feature has not been provided and the entry doorstep will therefore not operate in "Last Out" mode as described below and in the Owner's manual. Owners may fall or slip if the entry doorstep has not operated properly. Correction: Dealer will inspect and provide power so the entry doorstep "Last Out" feature is active.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 4,024 milesHemet, CA1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
NHTSA complaint #10134591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,024 milesHemet, CA1 injured
EQUIPMENT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10134591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Belton, TX
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.
NHTSA complaint #11524911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesMarina, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
NHTSA complaint #10621757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesMarina, CA
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.
NHTSA complaint #10621757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camarillo, CA
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.
NHTSA complaint #10505138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
STRUCTURE
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).
NHTSA complaint #10412351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
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).
NHTSA complaint #10412351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
VISIBILITY
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).
NHTSA complaint #10412351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesKaleva, MI
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 NOT SEE YOU REAR VIEW MIRRORS I THINK IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10302482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,450 milesKelseyville, CA
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.
NHTSA complaint #10291350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,050 milesLake Orion, MI
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.
NHTSA complaint #10243214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,050 milesLake Orion, MI
VISIBILITY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10243214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,235 milesFort Worth, TX
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 -
NHTSA complaint #10149211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesPerris, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
NHTSA complaint #10139137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100 milesTipp City, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA complaint #10137218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,024 milesHemet, CA1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
NHTSA complaint #10134591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,024 milesHemet, CA1 injured
EQUIPMENT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10134591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Danbury, CT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
NHTSA complaint #10074055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.