Fleetwood Discovery 1996
Model Discovery made in 1996 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, suspension and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V204000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/01/1996 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 4967 | 08/28/2000 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/27/2000 | 07/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This fluid leakage can cause loss of the power steering assist feature. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged hoses as necessary, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 28, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V147000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 07/01/1995 to 01/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 895 | 07/20/1998 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/26/1998 | 07/01/1998 | 571 | 205 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. the driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, glazing materials, for an acceptable level of tint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the driver reduced visibility through the side windows when backing up, when using the mirrors for lane changes, or whenever looking through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these windows. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin july 20, 1998.owners who take their motor homes 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 336 | 02/15/1997 | 52242 | Operating instructions for bendix washer/dryer. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/05/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| Even with both the upper and lower door lock on the door keeps coming open on the road when moving! the door mech. was checked and and shows no sign of wear. this happen 4 times with in 1200 miles. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| While driving on dry pavement vehicle is pulling very hard to the right, causing excessive tire wear. the consumer states that the capacity of the front axle is not heavy enough to support the vehicle. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Cruise control disengagement, was on recall but the dealer was unable to furnish the proper kit to do the repair. yh | |||