2004 Fleetwood Prowler Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Fleetwood Prowler, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Fleetwood Prowler front frame and pin box failure. Resulting in having to disconnect 5th wheel from tow vehicle and wait for repair services. 5th wheel has been parked on property for over 2years, has very little actual towing time, the unit was not over loaded. Frame welds and layup were what I consider absolute garbage. My wife and I were stranded at the lake on our vacation,and are still waiting for a solution on how to get it to a repair shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239879, filed 2008-08“The contact owns a 2004 Fleetwood Prowler fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that the welds of the cross members on the chassis were fractured. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 05v289000 (structure) but the manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10444680, filed 2012-01“Dt: while driving at 75-80 MPH on the interstate a frame failed on the fifth wheel Fleetwood travel trailer. The trailers instability caused the consumer to pull off from the interstate. The frame broke apart while still attached to the vehicle. Fleetwood sent a welder to weld the frame enough so the trailer could be moved to the Fleetwood plant for further repairs, from there it was sent to lippert frame manufacturer for repairs. The trailer was to be given back to the consumer. The consumer brought a frame specialist with him to inspect the trailer and was warned not to accept the trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136616, filed 2005-09“The contact owns a 2004 Fleetwood Prowler regal fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated that the front of the unit is cracking. A welder arrived to place a temporary patch on the unit and he stated that the factory welds were too cold. When the unit separated, it fell down on top of the vehicle. There were no injuries. No other vehicle information was applicable.”
NHTSA complaint #10206655, filed 2007-10Related recalls
- 05V289000Jun 21, 2005Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.Covers: Fleetwood Prowler 2004–2005, Wilderness 2004–2005, Terry 2004–2005
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Fleetwood Prowler
11 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Fleetwood Prowler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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