1999 Fleetwood DISCOVERY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
37,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 14 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 3 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 |
Tires: 3; Tires:Sidewall: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 1; Equipment: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Steering:Linkages: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 4; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 2
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004575 · 2003-02-03 (February 3, 2003)
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CONTAINED CRACKS IN THE REAR WALLS, ALSO THE FRONT FINDER CRACKED DUE TO VIBRATION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004575 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038617 · 2003-09-10 (September 10, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR DUAL TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038617 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042793 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 2003)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE BLOW OUTS.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BE THE TIRE DEALER THAT THE SIDEWALL WERE WEAK WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWOUTS. *TS MICHELIN STATED THE BLOWOUT WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE SET AT THEIR SPECIFICATIONS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051612 · 2003-12-16 (December 16, 2003)
THE CONSUMER STATED, WHEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATED IT DESTROYED THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092815 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)
THE RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS, AND NEITHER ONE COULD LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10126284 · 2005-06-22 (June 22, 2005)
TIRE FAILURES MADE BY MICHELIN ON MY MOTORHOME
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126284 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158570 · 2006-05-30 (May 30, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SIX TIRE MINDERS PURCHASED TO MONITOR THE AIR PRESSURE ON A FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY MOTOR HOME ARE DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS AN INDICATOR ON THE TIRE MINDER THAT SHOULD HAVE TURNED YELLOW IF THE PRESSURE WAS DOWN. THE INDICATOR STAYED BLACK INDICATING THE PRESSURE WAS GOOD. UPON RETURNING FROM AN EXTENDED TRIP, THE CONTACT CHECKED THE AIR PRESSURE ON THE TIRES; THE PRESSURE WAS ONLY AT 40-60 POUNDS. THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE WAS 110 POUNDS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS PART AND…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158570 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168988 · 2006-09-22 (September 22, 2006)
TIRE FAILURE (BLOW OUT) CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE TIRE.. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 20,810 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168988 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V204000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
Reported: 2000-07-27 (July 27, 2000)
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: THIS FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FEATURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED HOSES AS NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V120000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-03-19 (March 19, 2007)
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: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗