2008 Fleetwood Discovery Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Fleetwood Discovery has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

7Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Fleetwood Discovery recalls

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 09V175May 21, 2009383 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 09V056Feb 18, 20093,782 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 08V292Jul 1, 2008226 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 08V269Jun 17, 20082,506 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 08V013Jan 10, 2008376 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings

Recall 07V365Aug 15, 200741 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 07V306Jul 18, 200718,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Fleetwood Discovery problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2016-09-23, Visibility/Wiper
DRIVER SIDE AND OTHER WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP
2013-04-19, Electrical System
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 2008 MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,200. *TR
2009-09-14, Electrical System
I RECEIVED A "FLEETWOOD OWNERS RECALL #90209 FROM FLEETWOOD, POB 1007, DECATUR, INDIANA. I CALLED TODAY AT 800-509-3418 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 SUGGEST YOU OBTAIN AND PAY FOR THIS SERVICE YOURSELF." ACCORDING TO THE BANKRUPTCY FLEETWOOD WAS TO HONOR WARRANTY WORK, I HAVE TO ASSUME THAT IMPROPER MANUFACTURING PROCEDURES ARE INDEED WARRANTY WORK. *TR

2008 Fleetwood Discovery questions

Does the 2008 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood Discovery: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Equipment:Other:Labels; Suspension; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Fleetwood Discovery?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

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