CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Fleetwood Discovery has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (4 reports).
1997 Fleetwood Discovery recalls
Most common 1997 Fleetwood Discovery problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WIRES WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE FAILURE AND BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,663.
FRONT WINDSHIELD KEEPS POPPING OUT.*AK *TT
DURING A RECENT TRIP THE MOTORHOME EXPERIENCED THREE BLOWOUTS, THE TIRES HAD 33000 MILES ON IT (MICHELIN SIZE 235/80R/22.5 XTRV TIRES).
ON THE DATE INDICATED, WHILE THE MOTORHOME WAS PLUGGED INTO 115V 30 AMP A/C POWER, WITH ONE ROOF AIR CONDITIONER OPERATING, AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OCCURRED IN THE JUNCTION BOX. THE FIRE, APPARENTLY CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT, CONSUMED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF WIRING INSULATION. FORTUNATELY, THE FIRE DID NOT SPREAD TO OTHER MATERIAL. DAMAGE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE POWERTEK BREAKER BOX AND REPAIR OF THE WIRING. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAD OCCURRED IN THIS MOTORHOME. A VERY SIMILAR ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE OCCURRED IN JULY 2000. DAMAGE WAS NOT AS EXTENSIVE AND ONLY THE WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THESE INCIDENTS ARE BEING REPORTED TO NHTSA AS A SAFETY HAZARD. OTHER OWNER
WHEN HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON ELECTRICAL WIRING AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH STARTED MELTING, THERE WAS SMOKE UNDER DASH. CONSUMER COULD ONLY DRIVE DURING DAY TIME.*AK *JB
1997 Fleetwood Discovery questions
Does the 1997 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 Fleetwood Discovery: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Visibility:Windshield; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Discovery?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (4), Exterior Lighting (3), Equipment (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Fleetwood Discovery has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.