2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
The 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Equipment (1 complaint), and Structurebodyroof And Pillars (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION, potentially affecting up to 245,154 vehicles.
Recall 09V312000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,684 vehicles affected
Defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF...
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
View full details →Recall 08V320000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 70,101 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 07V120000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 167,096 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V304000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,273 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER: 1200LRIM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V120000 (EQUIPMENT). THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN JUNO BEACH, FL TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RV WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. *TT *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER: 1200LRIM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V120000 (EQUIPMENT). THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN JUNO BEACH, FL TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RV WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. *TT *JB
THE ALUMINUM RIVETS THAT HOLD THE ROOF RAILS ARE STRETCHING. AS A RESULT, WATER RUNS DOWN THE WALLS AND INTO THE COACH. THIS COULD RESULT IN MILDEW OR MOLD DEVELOPING ON THE WALL, WHICH COULD MAKE THE OCCUPANTS SICK. DEALERSHIP IS PROVIDING NO ASSISTANCE. THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THIS ISSUE. THE PROGRAM IS TO REPLACE THE ALUMINUM RIVETS WITH SCREWS. *AK *MR
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF THEY COULD STILL HEAR THE IGNITION RUNNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.
Safety Rating for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION
- 1998 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 0 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 0 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 0 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 0 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 0 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION (current)
- 2004 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 17 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 4 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 1 complaint
- 2007 FLEETWOOD REVOLUTION — 1 complaint
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints