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1998 Fleetwood Discovery

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  • Equipment. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Structure complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 2003
Structure

1998 DISCOVERY MOTORHOME NAR 06/26/2003 *MR CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL TO HAVE THE WELDING DONE ON THE FRAME TO THE SUB FLOORING. *PH *CB

NHTSA ODI #10025090

Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 1999
Structure

DOOR DESIGNED WHEREAS A VACCUM IS CREATED OUTSIDE THE ENTRY DOOR DUE TO WIND FLOW. WHEN TRAVELING, HIGH PRESSURE SUCKS THE DOOR OUTWARD. DOOR VIBRATES ON TOP INSIDE HALF AND "FLUTTERS". IF DOOR IS ACCIDENTLY OPENED OR LATCH MECHENISM FAILS, THE DOOR IS SUCKED OUTWARD WITH TREMENDIOUS FORCE CREATING GREAT DANGER TO PASSENGERS.…

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DOOR DESIGNED WHEREAS A VACCUM IS CREATED OUTSIDE THE ENTRY DOOR DUE TO WIND FLOW. WHEN TRAVELING, HIGH PRESSURE SUCKS THE DOOR OUTWARD. DOOR VIBRATES ON TOP INSIDE HALF AND "FLUTTERS". IF DOOR IS ACCIDENTLY OPENED OR LATCH MECHENISM FAILS, THE DOOR IS SUCKED OUTWARD WITH TREMENDIOUS FORCE CREATING GREAT DANGER TO PASSENGERS. DOOR HAS BEEN REPACED 3 TIMES, MODIFIED TWICE. MANUF HAS ADDED MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCE WIND NOISE AND FLUTTER BUT THE OUTWARD SUCKING PRESSURE REMAINS. GREAT DANGER EXISTS. MANUF UNABLE TO CORRECT SAFETY DEFECTS.

NHTSA ODI #716242

Official recalls

2

07V120000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Mar 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 & remedy

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.

00V204000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

Jul 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 & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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