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2001 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.
9
Latest May 23, 2006
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 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Fleetwood Discovery, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are 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

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
01V058000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Feb 23, 2001
200 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE ON TOP OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING ABRASION TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
The risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR POSSIBLE FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CABLES AND NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 9
Tires & wheels
Filed May 23, 2006

WHILE SITTING PARKED ON JACKS SINCE 11/1/05 - 3/23/06 WITH WEIGHT OFF TIRES IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER, TIRE EXPLODED. SMALL APX 2" DIAMETER BLEW OUT ON DRIVER SIDE L/R. AIR PRESSURE ALL TIRES 98-99 PSI COLD. INSTALLED 4 GOODYEAR 275 70 R22.5 G670 RV FROM MCGEE TIRE STORE (28919 HWY 27 DUNDEE, FL 33838). GOODYEARS CARRY 125 PSI AND EXCEEDS OUR SPECIFICATIONS. NOTE: [RE: NHTSA COMPLAINTS 10157984, 10157985, 10157987, 10157990 & THIS COMPLAINT] FOR ALL 5 TIRES; INSIDE OF TIRES WALLS BLEW? NO MARKINGS AS IF BEEN HIT OR WEAKENED. ALL STEEL BELTS WHERE RUSTED. TIRE TREADS LIKE NEW, WORN EVENLY, NOT BEVELED AS IF WEIGHT UNEVEN. LEAST WEAR 12/32 - 17/32. SEE ALSO, COURT CASE #5935C ANGELINA COUNTY, TEXAS. *NM *NM

NHTSA ID
10158092
Incident
Mar 23, 2006
Mileage
40,713 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed May 22, 2006

ON THE WAY BACK TO VIRGINIA, AFTER BEING ON JACKS [FROM] NOV TO FEB 13, 2005, DRIVER SIDE L/R/I (39,000) SIDEWALL ZIPPER. INSTALLED SPARE. 60 MPH - NO PROBLEM. TRAVEL CENTER OF AMERICA (3014 PAXVILLE HWY MANNING, SC 29102) ONLY HAD LARGER 275/70 R22.5. *JB UPDATED 05/16/06. *JB

NHTSA ID
10157990
Incident
Feb 14, 2005
Mileage
39,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed May 22, 2006

ON THE WAY TO FLA SPENT NIGHT SOUTH OF SC BORDER. AIR 102 COLD. TRAVELED 4 HOURS 65 MPH. PASSENGER R/R/I (38,600 MILES) SIDEWALL ZIPPER RIP. INSTALLED SPARE. JOHN J'S AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE (1103 N. US 1, PO BOX 350721 PALM COAST, FLA 32135) CALLED AROUND; NO TIRES AVAILABLE. KNEW OF MANY BLOW-OUTS. MICHELIN WILL NOT WARRANTY. INSTALLED MY SPARE FROM FRONT. *JB UPDATED 05/16/06. *JB

NHTSA ID
10157987
Incident
Nov 10, 2004
Mileage
38,600 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed May 22, 2006

DRIVER L/F SIDEWALL ZIPPER RIP. TRAVELING HOME FROM FLA TO NEW PORT NEWS, VA. TIRE EXPLODED. JUST INSTALLED HYD. STABILIZER ($800). 60 MPH NO PROBLEM MAINTAINED CONT. PULLED OFF TO SIDE. TIRE DESTROYED. 37,900 MILES. UPDATED *JB FULL WOODS TIRE SERVICE (PO BOX 169 GASTON SC. 29053) CALLED W/IN 50 MILES; TIRES NOT AVAILABLE. A MOTOR HOME TRAVELING FROM CANADA HAD TWO FLATS. [THEY] BOUGHT NEW TIRES. DEALER SOLD ME TWO LIKE NEW TIRES (235/70 R22.5) FOR MY FRONT WHEELS; NOW I HAVE A SPARE. DAMAGE DONE WAS TO L/F WHEEL SKIRT. *JB

NHTSA ID
10157985
Incident
May 14, 2004
Mileage
37,900 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed May 22, 2006

TRAVELING FROM FLORIDA TO NEW PORT NEWS,VA (HOME). RESTED TWO HOURS. CHECKED TIRES; NOT HOT AIR - OKAY. FIFTEEN MILES FROM HOME (1.5 HRS LATER) [AT] 25 MPH, PASSENGER REAR OUTSIDE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. PURCHASED NEW ONE. (37,000 MILES) TIRES MAINTAINED COLD=100 PSI/HOT=105 PSI. TCI TIRE CENTER HAD ORDERED ONE FOR AN RV LIKE MINE [THAT HAD A] BAD TIRE BLOWN. [THEY] SOLD ME HIS [AND] ORDERED ANOTHER ONE FOR HIM. 508 OYSTER POINT RD NEW PORT NEWS, VA 23602 STATED MANY SIDEWALL RIPS. MICHELIN WILL NOT WARRANTY THEM. *JB *NM

NHTSA ID
10157984
Incident
Apr 2, 2003
Mileage
37,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 1, 2005

ON 15 JULY 2005 I HAD A MICHELIN XRV 255/80R22.5 TIRE SIDEWALL FAILURE ON MY MOTORHOME. I CONTACTED MICHELIN AND REPORTED THE FAILURE AND TOLD THEM I WAS NOT SEEKING ADJUSTMENT BECAUSE I WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE TIRES WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND. MICHELIN DID NOT SEEM A ALL INTERESTED IN CHECKING THE FAILED TIRE, SAID THEY HAD NO WAY OF PICKING IT UP. THIS IS JUST ONE OF MANY SIDEWALL FAILURES ON THE XRV TIRE. YOU CAN CHECK WEBSITE WWW.DISCOVERYOWNERS.COM AND SEE THAT THERE HAS BEEN MANY SIDEWALL FAILURES AND THIS IS JUST ON ONE BRAND OF MOTORHOME. THESE TIRES DEFINITELY HAVE A SIDEWALL DEFECT. I THINK THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. *NM

NHTSA ID
10135123
Incident
Jul 15, 2005
Mileage
34,812 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 17, 2005

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY MOTOR HOME THAT HAS MICHELIN 255/80R22-5XRV TIRES. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH LATER TWO MORE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT SHE DID NOT NOTICE ANY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NOT ABNORMAL BULGES OR FLAT SPOTS IN THE TIRES. THE TWO TIRES WERE LOCATED ON THE REAR INSIDE DUAL. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN SENT BACK TO MICHELIN TO BE INSPECTED, THEY STATED UNDER INFLATION OR OVERLOADING T CAUSED THE TIRES TO BLOW OUT. THE TIRES REGULARLY SERVICED.*AK

NHTSA ID
10133158
Incident
Jun 29, 2005
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 20, 2004

WE EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW-OUT ON OUR 2001 DISCOVERY. WE WERE CRUISING AT 67 MPH ON RT 80 IN IOWA WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE (A MICHELIN 255/80R22.5) BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL. WE DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING. I HAD CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE THE DAY BEFORE 100 LBS. DESTROYED THE TIRE, RIM, AND COVER OVER $1,000 DAMAGE. *LA

NHTSA ID
10081161
Incident
Jun 26, 2004
Mileage
25,500 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

SBA0217

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING THERMOSTAT FURNACE WIRING. ( AFFECTED DISCOVERY T AND U MODELS). *YH

SBA0210

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SUBJECT REGARDING ABOUT ALL IN-LINE 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. *YD

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—
2001Viewing920—
2000920—
1999162038.8
1998182039.9
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.