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1998 Fleetwood Discovery

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.
18
Latest Feb 9, 2009
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.
2
Latest Mar 19, 2007
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 18 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Fleetwood Discovery, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, tires & wheels and fuel system categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

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

  • Other / unspecified842.1%
  • Tires & wheels421.1%
  • Fuel system210.5%
  • Body & structure210.5%
  • Exterior lighting15.3%
  • Interior & seats15.3%
  • Steering15.3%

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

2 campaigns 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
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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 INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
00V204000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Jul 27, 2000
4,967 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX HYDRAULIC LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LINES TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
The risk: THIS FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FEATURE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED HOSES AS NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.Manufacturer number 00724View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 18
Fuel systemOther / unspecified
Filed Feb 9, 2009

DOMETIC RECALL REFRIGERATOR REF.#26168178 MOD: RM3862 SER: 80800266 GAS LEAK/ AMMONIA LEAK/ DOMETIC RECOMMENDS NOT USING AS THERE IS A FIRE / DEATH BY GAS LEAKING BUT WILL NOT FIX. *TR

NHTSA ID
10258095
Incident
Feb 5, 2009
Mileage
46,000 mi
Steering
Filed May 16, 2005

1998 DISCOVERY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED WHAT IS EXPLAINED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN# 00V204000. THE HOSE RUPTURED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD DO NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE INITIAL REPAIR WAS NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY. *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10121549
Incident
Mar 19, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 28, 2004

STEEL BELT RUSTED AND AS A RESULT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH . *AK *NM

NHTSA ID
10091923
Incident
Mar 15, 2004
Mileage
60,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 15, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING RIGHT FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. MICHELIN, XRV, SIZE 235/80R222.5, DOT#UNKNOWN . *AK

NHTSA ID
10044000
Incident
Oct 15, 2003
Body & structure
Filed Jun 23, 2003

1998 DISCOVERY MOTORHOME NAR 06/26/2003 *MR CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL TO HAVE THE WELDING DONE ON THE FRAME TO THE SUB FLOORING. *PH *CB

NHTSA ID
10025090
Incident
Jun 1, 2003
Exterior lighting
Filed Jul 30, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING A DECREASE IN LIGHTING ON ROAD FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FLEETWOOD PURCHASED A HEADLIGHT UNIT USED ON FORD PICKUPS, THE LEXON LEZ COVER HAS CLOUDED OVER BLOCKING LIGHT INTENSITY, CONSUMER FEELS THE LIGHTS WERE FLAWED AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *SLC

NHTSA ID
8015087
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 15, 2002

NO BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK UNIT FOUND A BAD DIODE IN THE BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM WIRING. HAD TO REMOVE DASH COVER AND INSTRUMENT PANEL TO ACCESS WIRE HARNESS. FOUND DIODE IN HARNESS AT LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA. REMOVE DIODE AND INSTALL NEW HARNESS ASSEMBLE AND RECHECK OPERATION ALL OK AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA ID
9006201
Incident
Jan 24, 2002
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 27, 2001

THERE ARE APPROX 200 MEMBERS IN OUR RV MOTORHOME CLUB. AT LEAST 25 HAVE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS. MICHELIN BLAMES THIS ON "INCORRECT PRESSURE" OR "YOU MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING". BUT NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. ALL OF THE TIRE FAILURES ARE A ZIPPER TYPE BLOWOUT, AND ALMOST ALL OF THE TIRES WERE PRODUCED PRIOR TO MAY, 1998 WHEN MICHELIN ALLEDGEDLY HAD A REDESIGN TO THE TIRE SIDEWALL. MANY, MANY OTHER PEOPLE THAT DO NOT BELONG TO OUR CLUB REPORT SIMILAR TIRE FAILURES. IT APPEARS THAT THIS MICHELIN TIRE PROBLEM IS AFFECTING A MUCH HIGHER PERCENTAGE THAN THE RECENT FIRESTONE PASSENGER CAR TIRE FIASCO. MOST OF US OWNERS WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO BEFORE ANY MORE PEOPLE GET HURT OR KILLED. PLEASE HELP US! THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE TIRES, NOT THE PARTICULAR BRAND OF RV MOTORHOME. *AK (TIRESIZE: 23580R22.5)

NHTSA ID
747482
Incident
May 19, 2001

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

04212008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Discovery by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023030—
2022020—
2021120—
2020110—
2019200—
2018040—
2017120—
2014130—
2013110—
2011030—
2010020—
2009040—
2008370—
2007430—
2006950—
2005172146.9
2004123147.9
2003641—
2002231—
2001920—
2000920—
1999162038.8
1998Viewing182039.9
1997134057.1
1996320—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.