- The problem
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 american eagle, american tradition, discovery, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, expedition, providence, revolution le, and southwind class a motor homes equipped with murray or siemens brand circuit breakers. These circuit breakers have a non-conforming "spring clip" plug-in assembly that breaks or fails to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board.
- The risk
- This condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation. This could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 25, 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Fleetwood Discovery Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Fleetwood Discovery have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2011 for the fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Discovery year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 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 rv is recalling certain model year 2009 american allegiance, american heritage, revolution le; model year 2010 american eagle, american heritage, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, discovery, providence, and revolution le, class a motor homes manufactured from september 4, 2009, through january 5, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification". The federal certification tag figures related to the intermediate and rear tire pressure ratings, in kilopascals (kpa), were printed in their reverse positions.
- The risk
- A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Fleetwood rv will mail the correct federal certification tags to dealers and owners along with installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
- The problem
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 discovery, revolution le and providence class a motor homes. The internal circuit board of the itc brand dimmer switch can fail and overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating of the dimmer switch can result in personal injury during the failure.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the dimmer switches and replace as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on june 13, 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood relations at 1-800-509-3418.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Fleetwood Discovery: every year compared
All Discovery years2011 Fleetwood Discovery vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Fleetwood Discovery | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 2011 Fleetwood Storm | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Bounder | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Revolution LE | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood American Heritage | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Fleetwood Terra | 1 | 3 | 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 2011 Fleetwood Discovery
Does the 2011 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Fleetwood Discovery: fuses and circuit breakers (August 2011); labels (July 2011); electrical system (March 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Fleetwood Discovery had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Fleetwood Discovery a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2011 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