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2008 Fleetwood DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2008 Fleetwood Discovery, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Fleetwood Discovery has problems

3 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 system21
Visibility/wiper10

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

7 recalls

2008 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-175 · May 21, 2009 · 383 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR UN-COMMANDED VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

Suspension

Recall 08V-269 · Jun 17, 2008 · 2,506 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 07V-365 · Aug 15, 2007 · 41 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY LEAD TO ABRASION OR KINKING OF THE PROPANE HOSE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EXPLOSION AND/OR 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

2008 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ELECTRICAL DIMMER SWITCH. THERE THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V192000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE…
Complaint 10508777 · Apr 19, 2013 · 6,200 miles
I RECEIVED A "FLEETWOOD OWNERS RECALL #90209 FROM FLEETWOOD, POB 1007, DECATUR, INDIANA. I CALLED TODAY AT [PHONE] TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR REPAIR AT A FACILITY. I WAS INFORMED BY NEIL AT THAT PHONE THAT "DUE TO THE FLEETWOOD BANKRUPTCY THE NEW OWNERS WILL NOT HONOR ANY SAFETY RECALLS AND I HIGHLY…
Complaint 10283897 · Sep 14, 2009 · 14,000 miles

Own a 2008 Discovery?

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