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2004 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.
12
Latest Aug 7, 2017
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.
3
Latest Jul 15, 2008
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.
1
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 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery, most frequently naming the visibility, electrical and tires & wheels categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

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

  • Visibility1083.3%
  • Electrical18.3%
  • Tires & wheels18.3%

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

3 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
08V320000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 15, 2008
70,101 units potentially affected
The 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 TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The 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 THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER 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
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
04V087000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Feb 18, 2004
735 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH POLAR MACH AND POLAR CUB AIR CONDITIONERS, THE SOLAR PANEL RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD FRACTURE THE PLASTIC SHROUD IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE ATTACHMENT HOLE.
The risk: THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD OR A CRASH.
The remedy: AIRXCEL WILL REINFORCE THE SOLAR PANELS WITH METAL MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 AIRXCEL AT 719-676-2326 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06005ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

Opened Jan 20, 2006
Closed May 2, 2006

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR POSSIBLY IMPACT AN OBJECT OR ANOTHER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.ODI CONTACTED FLEETWOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT SLIDE OUT ROOMS WERE INSTALLED IN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FOLDING TRAILERS. AS PART OF THE INVESTIGATION ODI VISITED A RV SHOW AND THE FLEETWOOD PAXINOS PLANT TO EXAMINE SLIDE OUTS IN VARIOUS NEW MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLES AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE SYSTEMS WORK.DURING THE INVESTIGATION ODI LEARNED THAT THERE ARE TWO METHODS USED TO EXTEND SLIDE OUT ROOMS.SOME MANUFACTURERS USE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND OTHERS, SUCH AS FLEETWOOD, USE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 12
Visibility
Filed Aug 7, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS DISTORTED AND STAINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FUNDING TO REPLACE THE WINDOW. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,800.

NHTSA ID
11013417
Incident
May 1, 2010
Mileage
54,800 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 27, 2014

DUAL PAIN WINDOWS ARE PERMANENTLY FOGGED BETWEEN PAINS, CREATING A VISIBILITY ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10606601
Incident
Jul 31, 2013
Mileage
5,204 mi
Visibility
Filed May 21, 2014

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR DISCOVERY, I NOTICED THE WINDOWS WERE STARTING TO LOOK FOGGY. I ASSUMED IT WAS A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM AS WE HAVE VERY HARD WATER IN OUR AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOCAL FLEETWOOD DEALER WAS NOT ATTENDING TO OUR WARRANTY ISSUES, LET ALONE THE WINDOWS. AFTER THE WARRANTY REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED (6 YEARS INTO OUR OWNERSHIP), AND THE DEALER CLOSING BUSINESS, WE ATTENDED A GOOD SAM RALLEY WHERE WE SOUGHT ASSISTANCE DETERMINING THE CAUSE AND REPLACEMENT PROCESS, A VERY EXPENSIVE DEFECT IN THE WINDOW SEALS. WE ELECTED NOT TO SPEND OVER $ 12,000 FOR REPLACEMENTS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE WE WOULD HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL OVER 1000 MILES AND SPEND 3 WEEKS ACCOMPLISHING THE REPAIRS. THE DRIVER'S WINDOW HAS NOW DETERIORATED TO CAUSE A VISIBILITY ISSUE DUE TO THE FOG. THE WINDOWS ARE NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY OR EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT. THIS CONDITION SEEMS TO BE COMMON AND DISCUSSED REGULARLY ON RV FORUMS. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IF THOSE AFFECTED WINDOWS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10593089
Incident
May 1, 2006
Mileage
6,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 28, 2012

THE 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY HAS FAULTY WINDOWS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE DANGER TO DRIVERS, PASSENGERS, AND OTHER DRIVERS DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY. I AM AN OWNER AND WOULD LIKE FLEETWOOD TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! *TR

NHTSA ID
10445670
Incident
Jan 28, 2012
Visibility
Filed Sep 7, 2011

FLEETWOOD INSTALLED FAULTY DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN SEVERAL YEARS OF RV'S THAT GET FOGGY BETWEEN THE SEALED PANES OF GLASS. THESE WINDOWS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE MOTORHOME INCLUDING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DRIVERS VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IN OBSTRUCTED AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE VIEW IS DISTORTED. THE STATE OF MISSOURI REQUIRES AN ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION AND THIS RV WILL NO LONGER PASS THIS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE OBSCURED VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BUT FLEETWOOD REFUSES BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS OVER 3 YEARS OLD, I CONTEND THE PROBLEM STARTED WELL WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I ALSO CONTEND THERE ARE MANY RV'S WITH THIS PROBLEM ON THE ROAD SOME OF WHICH FLEETWOOD HAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND SOME THEY HAVE NOT REGARDLESS OF THE TIMING OF THE REPAIR IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I ALSO CONTEND THAT AUTO GLASS SHOULD NOT DISTORT THE VIEW FOR SAFETY REASONS "EVER", SAFETY GLASS IS REGULATED BY THIS AGENCY AS FAR AS I KNOW AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THAT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE DRIVERS VIEW IS OBSCURED. I AM DATING THIS COMPLAINT TODAY BUT THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE RAN A BASIC SURVEY OF FLEETWOOD OWNERS AND FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THESE WINDOWS SE-GI IN AUGUST '07 ABOUT THIS AND THEY CONFIRMED THEY HAD A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM "A FEW YEARS AGO WITH THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS, BUT IT WAS RESOLVED NOW" I CONTINUE TO FIND OTHER OWNERS WITH THESE VEHICLES AND WINDOWS THAT ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION AND UPON THE SAME FINDINGS AS I HAVE A RECALL SHOULD BE ENFORCED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND FLEETWOOD IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10424070
Incident
Jul 5, 2011
Mileage
23,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Aug 18, 2011

I HAVE A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY MOTORHOME THAT HAS SE-GI WINDOWS. THESE WINDOW SEALS ARE BROKEN AND THEY ARE FOGGING UP VERY BADLY. ALL OF THE WINDOWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON THEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS SO BAD IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE MY MIRROR. WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON IT I CAN'T EVEN SEE MY MIRROR. THIS IN TURN MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE WHEN CHANGING LANES AND BACKING UP. SINCE THIS IS SUCH A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I CAN SAFELY DRIVE MY MOTOR HOME. NUMEROUS RV OWNERS HAVE HAD THE VERY SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE WINDOWS, SO I WOULD THINK THAT AN INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL WOULD BE REQUIRED. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *KB

NHTSA ID
10420080
Incident
Jun 1, 2007
Mileage
17,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Aug 18, 2010

7 DIFFERENT WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP DUE TO FAILED SEALS IN THE DUAL GLAZED WINDOWS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10350350
Incident
Jul 1, 2010
Mileage
10,000 mi
Visibility
Filed May 19, 2010

I HAVE A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY MOTORHOME THAT HAS SE-GI WINDOWS. THESE WINDOW SEALS ARE BROKEN AND THEY ARE FOGGING UP VERY BADLY. ALL OF THE WINDOWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON THEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS SO BAD IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE MY MIRROR. WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON IT I CAN'T EVEN SEE MY MIRROR. THIS IN TURN MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE WHEN CHANGING LANES AND BACKING UP. I SENT A LETTER ON MARCH 4, 2010 THROUGH THE GOOD SAM ACTION LINE TO BOTH FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES AND SE-GI PRODUCTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND THEY HAVEN'T RESPONDED. A FELLOW GOOD SAM MEMBER REQUESTED THAT THEIR WINDOWS BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM,AND THE FLEETWOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE FOLKS WORKED WITH THEM TO REPLACE THEIR WINDOWS. TO DATE, THEY HAVE IGNORED MY REQUEST FOR THE SAME TREATMENT. SINCE THIS IS SUCH A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I CAN SAFELY DRIVE MY MOTOR HOME. NUMEROUS RV OWNERS HAVE HAD THE VERY SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE WINDOWS, SO I WOULD THINK THAT AN INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL ARE REQUIRED. YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10331223
Incident
Mar 4, 2010

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
2004Viewing123147.9
2003641—
2002231—
2001920—
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.