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2007 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.
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Latest Oct 16, 2016
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.
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Latest Feb 18, 2009
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery, most frequently naming the electrical, other / unspecified and visibility categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 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

  • Electrical250.0%
  • Other / unspecified125.0%
  • Visibility125.0%

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

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
09V056000

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

Feb 18, 2009
3,782 units potentially affected
The defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 3,782 MY 2006-2009 PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, DISCOVERY AND BOULDER DIESEL MOTOR HOMES. THE BATTERY CABLE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE LOCATED ON TOP OF A SHELF INSTALLED OVER THE DRIVESHAFT.
The risk: THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CABLE AWAY FROM THE SHARP EDGE LOCATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY, 26 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Manufacturer number 90209View 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
07V306000

STEERING

Jul 18, 2007
18,000 units potentially affected
The defect: FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
The risk: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER LLCManufacturer number FL-501View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Visibility
Filed Oct 16, 2016

VARIOUS WINDOWS IN THE COACH ARE CLOUDY AND CAN NOT BE CLEANED , IMPAIRING VISION. I HAVE TRIED TO CLEAN THEM BUT IT APPEARS TO BE IN BETWEEN THE WINDOW PANES. I WAS PULLING OFF OF THE FREEWAY OFF RAMP AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN ON TO THE MAIN ROAD, I WAS NEARLY T-BONED BY AN 18 WHEELER. THE CLOUDINESS REFLECT ONCOMING VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS TO BE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION THEN WHAT THEY ACTUALLY ARE. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE ROAD WITH A VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF FORUMS WITH THE SAME ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING. I CAN SEND PICTURES IF THIS CAN GO ANY FARTHER TO GETTING SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10916357
Incident
Oct 3, 2016
Mileage
24,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 13, 2009

NOTICE BY FLEETWOOD ABOUT THE BATTERY CABLE RECALL. TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AT RNR RV IN LIBERTY LAKE WASHINGTON. THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS, BUT ORDERED THE PARTS. WE ARE FULL TIME RVERS AND WERE UNABLE TO TAKE THE MOTOR HOME BACK. THEY GAVE US THE PARTS. TRIED TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED AT ANOTHER RV REPAIR SHOP THAT IS A FLEETWOOD DEALER. THIS DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL AND THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE RECALL. THERE IS NOTHING IN ANY OF THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE THAT SAYS THERE IS A DROP DEAD DATE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED OR THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX. *TR

NHTSA ID
10287209
Incident
Jun 10, 2009
Mileage
21,009 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 21, 2009

WE HAVE A 2007 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. IT HAS HAD SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT WERE REPAIRED WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE NOV 2008. IN JUNE WHILE CAMPING MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN AN OUTSIDE BIN AND GOT SHOCKED. IF YOU TOUCH THE OUTSIDE OF THE RV ANY WHERE YOU RECEIVE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF IT IS PLUGGED IN. IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN AND WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW ALL OF A SUDDEN IF THE RV IS PLUGGED IN IT SHOCKS YOU. *TR

NHTSA ID
10281302
Incident
Jun 20, 2009
Mileage
10,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 8, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE COUCH WAS CONVERTED INTO A BED; THERE WAS NO ROOM TO WALK PAST THE BED OR EXIT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. THE SALES DEALER WAS UNABLE TO MAKE CHANGES DUE TO THE SEATBELT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COACH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. MANUFACTURER: FLEETWOOD. MODEL: DISCOVERY, 39V.*AK UPDATED 12/28/06. JB

NHTSA ID
10175608
Incident
Dec 8, 2006
Mileage
3,344 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

07163

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC LEVELER MOTOR BRAKE BOOT. THIS CAUSES CORROSION OF THE LEVELER BRAKE AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE LEVELER MOTOR. FLEETWOOD. *KB UPDATED 7/6/09. *PE

07162

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRIC LEVELERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE SENSOR HARNESS, OR A CONTROL MODULE THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PER DESIGN. *KB UPDATED 6/14/10. *PE

0271

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REPLACE THE CONTROLLER FOR POWER GEAR ELECTRIC JACK LEVELERS. *KB UPDATED ON 10/01/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/28/10. *PE

0274

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONDENSATION MAY ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC LEVELER PROTECTIVE BRAKE BOOT RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE LEVELER BRAKE. *KB UPDATED ON 10/01/07 *NJ

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—
2007Viewing430—
2006950—
2005172146.9
2004123147.9
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.