- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Fleetwood Discovery Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the wheels & tires (3). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 16 and the 2001 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Discovery year, for its age
#206 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Fleetwood Discovery problems
Share of all 9 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Fleetwood Discovery recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This fluid leakage can cause loss of the power steering assist feature.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged hoses as necessary, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
What owners say
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9 complaints about the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Cummins 5.9 Isb lift pump failure at 40,000 miles caused engine to over heat and stall. A vehicle crash could have occurred. Similar to nhtsa #05e054000. *Jb
Dt: contact states while driving the front passenger door whistles, water leaks in, the door came opened. The door has been replaced once.
Michlin 235-80-22.5 Tire blew out (right inner dual side wall).Traveling at 60 mph. Just had motorhome weighed at each cornerat rally in texas 2 days before blowout and it was within weight and tire pressure limits. 2000 Discovery (36,000) miles caused $3100.00 Damage to body. 2 Weeks later while doing maint. Discovered muntiple bulges in both front tires. Replaced them and now am replacing left rear duals for fear they will blow! The dealer tells me they are on back order from michlin and they don't even know when they can get any. I think 6 tires at 36,000 miles is a problem!! I have photos of blown out tire and damage. *Ak
While driving, the vehicle suffered a blow out on one of the tires. The blowout caused a 9 inch tear in the sidewall. Michelin has not responded to consuemrs request for a prorated adjustment of the replacement. The tire is a michelin xrl 235/80r 22.5 *Jg *dt
When driving down the highway, the door inadvertenly opens, consumer states the dead bolts have been known to fail, the motorhome has been to the dealer twice, the first time they replaced the door with another bad door, the second time they adjusted the lock which did not help either, and is scheduled to go back for a 3rd time.*Jb
Body mount separated from frame. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*Ak
Left rear outside blew out. Supposdly caused by a "screw" approx 1 1/4 inch. Tore cabling apart without cuasing a leak. Posssible but not probable. A tire so large to cuase to blow outby something so small. *Ak (dot number: b6bj bvjx tiresize: 735/80/225)
Consumer purchased the motorhome with the cummins 1sb300 engine, however the engine has experienced problems, the new units were installed with faulty oil pressure sensors which has to be replaced, then the fuel line broke leaking fuel due to a defect which was known by the manufacturer. Consumer has information relating to 1sb drainline replacement. *Mjs
Lower attachment appliances and cabinets are separating from wall. Dealer notified, and put on nail adhesive for repairs. Asking for nhtsa help in this matter. Please provide us with any further details on this matter. *Ak
Fleetwood Discovery: every year compared
All Discovery years2000 Fleetwood Discovery vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Fleetwood Discovery | 9 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 Fleetwood Bounder | 13 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood Flair | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood American Tradition | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood Fleetwood | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood Jamboree | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood American Dream | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Fleetwood Expedition | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery
Does the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); hose, piping, and connections (July 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), wheels & tires (3), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 18, 2001 and the latest on September 10, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Fleetwood Discovery a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fleetwood Discovery year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Discovery years have the most complaints?
1998 (18), 2005 (17), 1999 (16). See every Fleetwood Discovery year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Fleetwood Discovery has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data