- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 3,782 my 2006-2009 providence, excursion, expedition, discovery and boulder diesel motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge located on top of a shelf installed over the driveshaft.
- The risk
- This can cause abrasion to the battery cable insulation, leading to an electrical short and possibly a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will re-route the cable away from the sharp edge location. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall began on may, 26 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Fleetwood Discovery Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in February 2009 for the cables. For comparison, the 2006 has 9 and the 2008 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Discovery year, for its age
#289 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Fleetwood Discovery problems
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2007 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
- Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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
- Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
- The risk
- Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
- The fix
- Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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4 complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Various windows in the coach are cloudy and can not be cleaned , impairing vision. I have tried to clean them but it appears to be in between the window panes. I was pulling off of the freeway off ramp and when I went to turn on to the main road, I was nearly t-boned by an 18 wheeler. The cloudiness reflect oncoming vehicle head lights to be in a different location then what they actually are. It is dangerous to be on the road with a vehicle in this condition. I have seen lots of forums with the same issue that I am having. I can send pictures if this can go any farther to getting something done about this. *Tr
Notice by fleetwood about the battery cable recall. Tried to get it fixed at rnr rv in liberty lake washington. They did not have parts, but ordered the parts. We are full time rvers and were unable to take the motor home back. They gave us the parts. Tried to get the problem fixed at another rv repair shop that is a fleetwood dealer. This dealer told me that they would not honor the recall and that we would have to pay for the recall. There is nothing in any of the information that I have that says there is a drop dead date to have the problem fixed or that we would have to pay for the fix. *Tr
We have a 2007 fleetwood discovery. It has had some electrical problems that were repaired while it was still under warranty. We had not had any problems with it since nov 2008. In june while camping my husband went to open an outside bin and got shocked. If you touch the outside of the rv any where you receive an electrical shock if it is plugged in. It is not safe to use. This is a problem that should never happen and we have no idea how all of a sudden if the rv is plugged in it shocks you. *Tr
Dt*: the contact stated when the couch was converted into a bed; there was no room to walk past the bed or exit in case of an emergency. The sales dealer was unable to make changes due to the seatbelt requirements for the coach. The manufacturer was notified. Manufacturer: fleetwood. Model: discovery, 39v.*Ak updated 12/28/06. Jb
Fleetwood Discovery: every year compared
All Discovery years2007 Fleetwood Discovery vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fleetwood Discovery | 4 | 3 | C | |
| 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle | 6 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Bounder | 5 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Excursion | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Cheyenne | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Avalon | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Fiesta LX | 2 | 1 | D | 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 2007 Fleetwood Discovery
Does the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery: cables (February 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); steering (July 2007). 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 2007 Fleetwood Discovery?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), equipment & accessories (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Fleetwood Discovery had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 8, 2006 and the latest on October 16, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 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 2007 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