2004 Fleetwood DISCOVERY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
13,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 12 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 |
Visibility: 6; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Electrical System: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 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 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2004: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Visibility leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. 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 10089084 · 2004-08-15 (August 15, 2004)
THE TIRES WERE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VEHICLE'S STICKER ON THE SEAT. THE STICKER READ 255-80-R-22G, PRESSURE WAS 105, THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE 255-80-R-22.5 , PRESSURE WAS 110. THE CONSUMER WANTED THE STICKER CHANGED. THE RIM SIZE WAS 7.58, AND THE ACTUAL SIZE WAS 8.24 THE TIRE PRESSURE DID NOT MATCH THE STICKER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE DID NOT COOPERATE. *AK *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10089084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104380 · 2004-12-23 (December 23, 2004)
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYS VARIOUS WARNING MESSAGES, LOW BRAKE AIR PRESSURE AND SIMILAR MESSAGES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE UNIT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE DISPLAY FROM THE DRIVERS LOCATION. ATTEMPTING TO SEE THE WARNING MESSAGE DIVERTS ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD AND IS HAZARDOUS AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. FULL TIME LIGHT OF THE DISPLAY HAS BEEN DONE BUT HAS NOT IMPROVED THE SITUATION. MANUFACTURER HAS SAID THEY HAVE NO FURTHER SOLUTIONS. REMOUNTING OF THE DISPLAY SHOULD BE DONE DO THAT IT IS READILY VI…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200587 · 2007-08-23 (August 23, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THURMOPAINTED GLASS ON THE WINDOWS WERE FULL OF SPOTS. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE SPOTS WERE FILLED WITH GAS AND WERE LEAKING, WHICH CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO BECOME VERY FOGGY. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WINDOWS TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,0…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214810 · 2008-01-14 (January 14, 2008)
FLEETWOOD INSTALLED FAULTY DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN SEVERAL YEARS OF RV'S THAT GET FOGGY BETWEEN THE SEALED PANES OF GLASS. THESE WINDOWS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE MOTORHOME INCLUDING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DRIVERS VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IN OBSTRUCTED AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE VIEW IS DISTORTED. THE STATE OF TEXAS REQUIRES AN ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION AND THIS RV WILL NO LONGER PASS THIS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE OBSCURED VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED UNDER…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10331223 · 2010-05-19 (May 19, 2010)
I HAVE A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY MOTORHOME THAT HAS SE-GI WINDOWS. THESE WINDOW SEALS ARE BROKEN AND THEY ARE FOGGING UP VERY BADLY. ALL OF THE WINDOWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON THEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS SO BAD IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE MY MIRROR. WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON IT I CAN'T EVEN SEE MY MIRROR. THIS IN TURN MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE WHEN CHANGING LANES AND BACKING UP. I SENT A LETTER ON MARCH 4, 2010 THROUGH THE GOOD SAM ACTION LINE TO BOTH FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES AND SE-GI PRODUCTS REGARDING THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10331223 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350350 · 2010-08-18 (August 18, 2010)
7 DIFFERENT WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP DUE TO FAILED SEALS IN THE DUAL GLAZED WINDOWS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10420080 · 2011-08-18 (August 18, 2011)
I HAVE A 2004 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY MOTORHOME THAT HAS SE-GI WINDOWS. THESE WINDOW SEALS ARE BROKEN AND THEY ARE FOGGING UP VERY BADLY. ALL OF THE WINDOWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON THEM. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS SO BAD IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE MY MIRROR. WHEN THE SUN IS DIRECTLY ON IT I CAN'T EVEN SEE MY MIRROR. THIS IN TURN MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE WHEN CHANGING LANES AND BACKING UP. SINCE THIS IS SUCH A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE SOMETHING MUST BE DONE SO I CAN SAFELY DRIVE MY MOTOR HOME. NUMEROUS RV OWNERS HAVE HAD THE VERY…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10420080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424070 · 2011-09-07 (September 7, 2011)
FLEETWOOD INSTALLED FAULTY DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN SEVERAL YEARS OF RV'S THAT GET FOGGY BETWEEN THE SEALED PANES OF GLASS. THESE WINDOWS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE MOTORHOME INCLUDING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DRIVERS VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR IN OBSTRUCTED AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE VIEW IS DISTORTED. THE STATE OF MISSOURI REQUIRES AN ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION AND THIS RV WILL NO LONGER PASS THIS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE OBSCURED VIEW TO THE OUTSIDE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED UN…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424070 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V087000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2004-02-18 (February 18, 2004)
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH POLAR MACH AND POLAR CUB AIR CONDITIONERS, THE SOLAR PANEL RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD FRACTURE THE PLASTIC SHROUD IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE ATTACHMENT HOLE.
Consequence: THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD OR A CRASH.
Remedy: AIRXCEL WILL REINFORCE THE SOLAR PANELS WITH METAL MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 AIRXCEL AT 719-676-2326 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
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 ↗08V320000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-07-15 (July 15, 2008)
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: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗