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2004 Komfort 28FS

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Jul 12, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Jan 14, 2005
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Komfort 28FS, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels3100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
05V028000

WHEELS:RIM

Jan 14, 2005
18 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE THICKNESS OF THE WHEEL MAY NOT ALLOW FOR ENOUGH THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF THE LUG NUTS.
The risk: LACK OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KOMFORT AT 800-554-2711.
KOMFORT CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 12, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KOMFORT 28 TRAVEL TRAILER RV. THE VEHICLE HAD MISSION LOAD MAX RADIAL ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THE FACILITY WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED WOULD NOT DISCLOSE THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER SO THAT THE CONTACT COULD REPORT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

NHTSA ID
10342710
Incident
Oct 25, 2009
Mileage
4,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 3, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KOMFORT TRAILBLAZER (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS MISSION LOAD MAX RADIAL TIRES (NA). THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED A HOLE WAS PRESENT. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10204791
Incident
Jul 1, 2007
Mileage
1,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 28, 2006

WHILE TOWING A 2004 KOMFORT TRAILBLAZER T25S TRAVEL TRAILER, HAD TWO (2) NANKANG MISSION LOADMAX TIRES ST225/75/R15 (DOT WEHH 2733103 0705) FAIL WITHIN 150 +- MILES OF EACH OTHER ON JULY 7 & JULY 9, 2006. TRAILER HAD APPROXIMATELY 6000+- MILES, OPERATED AT 55 MPH AT TRAILER MANUFACTURE RECOMMENDED PRESSURES OF 50-PSI COLD. TIRES SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC FAILURES: TIRE FAILURE #1 TREAD SEPARATED IN ONE PIECE FROM CASING / BEAD CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE AS IT WAS EJECTED. TIRE FAILURE #2 HAD PARTIAL SEPARATION OF TREAD FROM CASING / BEAD CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO TRAILER SIDING AND UNDERCARRIAGE FROM TREAD / STEEL BELTING. CONTACTED 800-227-8925 NUMBER ON TIRE CASING AND SPOKE WITH A TIRECO REPRESENTATIVE. TIRECO REPLACED ALL 5 TIRES WITH A MILESTAR BRANDED TIRES AND REQUESTED THE RETURN OF OLD TIRES (2 FAILED, 3 NON-FAILED) TIRES FOR THEIR INSPECTION. TIRECO STATED THEY WOULD REVIEW A TRAILER REPAIR REQUEST PROVIDED 3 WRITTEN ESTIMATES SUBMITTED, HOWEVER THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR MOUNTING, BALANCING, CAR RENTAL, TOWING, STORAGE, LODGING, DOWNTIME OR LOST WAGES. UPON MY INSPECTION OF THE 3 NON-FAILED TIRES, I HAVE OBSERVED WHAT APPEARS TO BE STEEL WIRE STRANDS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE TREAD FACE OF 2 TIRES WELL ABOVE THE WEAR BARS, REMAINING TIRE WAS MOUNTED AS A SPARE AND HAS NO WEAR. I HAVE RESISTED RETURNING THE SET OF 5 TIRES TO TIRECO; RATHER I REQUEST NHTSA OPEN A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. I HAVE READ MANY ACCOUNTS OF MISSION LOADMAX TIRE FAILURES THROUGH RV WEBSITES ON THE INTERNET AND NOTED THAT TWO OTHERS HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS WITH NHTSA. I WILL RETAIN THE TIRES PENDING DIRECTION OF NHTSA SHOULD YOU (DOT) WISH TO EXAMINE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10169562
Incident
Jul 7, 2006