- The problem
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
- The risk
- If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Fleetwood Discovery Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Fleetwood Discovery with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2009 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2001 has 9 and the 2003 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Discovery year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Fleetwood Discovery problems
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2002 Fleetwood Discovery recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with option #149 (norcold refrigerators), the electrical wiring may be pinched at the rear of the refrigerator causing the wiring to short against other wires in the area or metal components of the refrigerator.
- The risk
- THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged 110 volt and 12 volt wires as necessary. Owner notification began october 11, 2002. 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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
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2 complaints about the 2002 Fleetwood Discovery
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Multiple tires experienced sidewall blow-out on michelin 255/80 r 22.5 Xrv. I have a 2002 fleetwood discovery motorhome which I purchased new. It has just over 17,000 miles on it. To date I have experienced four out of six tire sidewall failures which michelin describes as a "zipper rip". The first blow-out was on the left front on 5/13/2005 @ 15,025 miles. The motorhome was parked in the garage until my most recent trip. On this trip I experienced three more blow-outs within 36 hours of which 11 hours were...
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spent stranded on the side of the road awaiting service and 5 hours sleeping. The second blow-out was the inside left rear which occurred on 10/30/2005 @ 17,133 miles, the third blow-out was the inside right rear which occurred on 10/30/2005 @ 17,483 miles and the fourth blow-out was the outside left rear which occurred on 10/31/2005 @ 17,760 miles. To prevent a loss of vehicle control I rotated the "new replacement" for the right rear (incident #3) to the right front to prevent a front tire failure. Each blow-out resulted in damage to my motorhome. I have substantial physical damage to both rear fender skirts and a cargo bin. One instance caused me to go onto the shoulder and hit a mile marker which scratched the passenger side of the coach for several feet. The same incident knocked out my instrumentation on the dash rendering all gauges inoperable. I keep this motorhome in an enclosed garage and am very proficient at maintaining proper tire inflation. After the first incident I weighed my motorhome fully loaded on a cat certified scale to ensure proper load. Based on the tire and the motorhome manufacturer's weight restrictions I was within load specifications. I continue to hear numerous reports from fellow rv enthusiasts concerning the xrv and xze tires failing as described. I believe this product to be a potential safety hazard. *Nm
While driving at 66 mph the interior rear passenger side tire blew out. Please provide more details.*Jb
Fleetwood Discovery: every year compared
All Discovery years2002 Fleetwood Discovery vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Fleetwood Discovery | 2 | 3 | C | |
| 2002 Fleetwood Bounder | 12 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood Fleetwood | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood Flair | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood Jamboree | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood Fifth Wheel | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood American Dream | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Fleetwood American Eagle | 1 | 3 | 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 2002 Fleetwood Discovery
Does the 2002 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Fleetwood Discovery: equipment (July 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2002). 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 2002 Fleetwood Discovery?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2002 Fleetwood Discovery had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 13, 2003 and the latest on November 1, 2005. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Fleetwood Discovery a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 2002 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