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2007 Fleetwood DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Equipment10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2007 Fleetwood Discovery recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 09V-056 · Feb 18, 2009 · 3,782 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 07V-306 · Jul 18, 2007 · 18,000 vehicles

Risk. INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Discovery year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Discovery median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Discovery owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10287209 · Oct 13, 2009 · 21,009 miles
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…
Complaint 10281302 · Aug 21, 2009 · 10,000 miles

Own a 2007 Discovery?

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