Fleetwood Discovery 2003
Model Discovery made in 2003 by Fleetwood got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and suspension. The car had one investigation (equipment). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other.
Model 2003
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V312000 | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. | from 06/29/2000 to 01/29/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6684 | 06/26/2009 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/28/2009 | 07/30/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V120000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 167096 | 05/10/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/19/2007 | 03/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V180000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 06/26/2002 to 02/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 516 | 06/11/2003 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 05/16/2003 | 05/22/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain model s motor homes, the reinforced liquid propane (lp) gas rubber hose can be pinched during slide-out room operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to a lp gas leak with the potential for explosion and/or fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace/re-route the lp gas rubber hose as necessary. owner notification began june 11, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 30516.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||
| PE06005 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 01/20/2006 | 05/02/2006 | INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT | ||
| 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) | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 63000 | 1 | 11/03/2005 |
| I was driving my 2003 fleetwood discovery home and the motorhome cut off and back on and then did it again. before i could pull to the side of the road the alarm for the rear air brakes sounded and the gauge went all the way down to zero, and then it completely lost all engine and electrical power. i drifted to a stop. in my side mirror i saw smoke coming out of the rear drivers compartment. i ran to the rear of the motorhome and saw fire coming out of the second compartment from the rear. i opened the door and flames shot out. the fire was coming from the electrical wires and electrical boxes and power inverter. i tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher. but it went out and fired right back up. i called 911 and then grabbed a second and third one with the same results. when i got there with the fourth one the fire had spread to the top of the motor. as i was still trying to keep it under control a county sheriff came up and tried to help with another fire extinguisher. when the fire kept building he told me to get away. with in 5 to 7 min. the fire dept. got there and took over. it took them about 30 to 40 min. to put it out. the firemen told me that it was and electrical fire. when it was over it was too far gone to save. i feel that it was and electrical defect and would like it to be investigated. *jb | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1500 | 25 | 04/23/2003 |
| While in motion and during operation, electrical system/dash instrumentation, and warning equipment, engine and power fails and will not operate unless allowed to back power the unit through the lighting system. manufacturer has made 5 attempts to repair. ms* nm*and ca* first started june 03 and problem continues to date (november 04). *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 1200 | 30 | 04/23/2003 |
| During active operation of the vehicle, dash instrumentation fails and becomes non-functioning. lights, brake and blinking, fail to operate. engine start will fail unless power is allowed to back travel through lighting circuit. all safety instrumentation fails while vehicle is in motion. there have been 4 attempts by the manufacturer to correct this problem. no resolution is in the foreseeable future. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1500 | 25 | 04/23/2003 |
| While in motion and during operation, electrical system/dash instrumentation, and warning equipment, engine and power fails and will not operate unless allowed to back power the unit through the lighting system. manufacturer has made 5 attempts to repair. ms* nm*and ca* first started june 03 and problem continues to date (november 04). *ak | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 1200 | 30 | 04/23/2003 |
| During active operation of the vehicle, dash instrumentation fails and becomes non-functioning. lights, brake and blinking, fail to operate. engine start will fail unless power is allowed to back travel through lighting circuit. all safety instrumentation fails while vehicle is in motion. there have been 4 attempts by the manufacturer to correct this problem. no resolution is in the foreseeable future. *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1500 | 25 | 04/23/2003 |
| While in motion and during operation, electrical system/dash instrumentation, and warning equipment, engine and power fails and will not operate unless allowed to back power the unit through the lighting system. manufacturer has made 5 attempts to repair. ms* nm*and ca* first started june 03 and problem continues to date (november 04). *ak | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 1200 | 30 | 04/23/2003 |
| During active operation of the vehicle, dash instrumentation fails and becomes non-functioning. lights, brake and blinking, fail to operate. engine start will fail unless power is allowed to back travel through lighting circuit. all safety instrumentation fails while vehicle is in motion. there have been 4 attempts by the manufacturer to correct this problem. no resolution is in the foreseeable future. *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 1200 | 30 | 04/23/2003 |
| During active operation of the vehicle, dash instrumentation fails and becomes non-functioning. lights, brake and blinking, fail to operate. engine start will fail unless power is allowed to back travel through lighting circuit. all safety instrumentation fails while vehicle is in motion. there have been 4 attempts by the manufacturer to correct this problem. no resolution is in the foreseeable future. *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 1200 | 30 | 04/23/2003 |
| During active operation of the vehicle, dash instrumentation fails and becomes non-functioning. lights, brake and blinking, fail to operate. engine start will fail unless power is allowed to back travel through lighting circuit. all safety instrumentation fails while vehicle is in motion. there have been 4 attempts by the manufacturer to correct this problem. no resolution is in the foreseeable future. *la | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 30800 | 3 | 07/26/2003 |
| While driving and without warning vehicle pulled to the right. this caused a distraction to the consumer. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. brake shoes needed to be set. *ak *mr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 15000 | 6 | |
| When the temperature gets cold the windshield wipers will not touch the windshield. the dealer is aware of the problem and they recommended the winter package, which was done, and the problem still exist, now they recommend oiling the pivots. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | BYRAM | PAW PAW'S CAMPER CITY | ||
| TX | DENTON | 76207 | ANCIRA | 940 320 4099 |