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2001 Fleetwood Discovery recalls and problems

The 2001 Fleetwood Discovery has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Fleetwood Discovery vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Fleetwood Discovery recalls

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

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.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

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.

Recall 01V-058: Electrical System

Reported Feb 23, 2001 · 200 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The battery cable is routed too close to a sharp edge on top of the automatic transmission causing abrasion to the cable insulation.

Risk: This could lead to an electrical short or possible fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace or repair damaged cables and necessary, and relocate the affected cables. Owner notification began march 6, 2001. 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.

2001 Fleetwood Discovery problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires9

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Sidewall — 8

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,900 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Fleetwood Discovery complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 40,713 miles · reported May 23, 2006
While sitting parked on jacks since 11/1/05 - 3/23/06 with weight off tires in 80 degree weather, tire exploded. Small apx 2" diameter blew out on driver side l/r. Air pressure all tires 98-99 PSI cold. Installed 4 goodyear 275 70 r22.5 g670 rv from mcgee tire store (28919 hwy 27 dundee, fl 33838). Goodyears carry 125 PSI and exceeds our specifications. Note: [re: NHTSA complaints 10157984, 10157985, 10157987, 10157990 & this complaint] for all 5 tires; inside of tires walls blew? No markings as if been hit or weakened. All steel belts where rusted. Tire treads like new, worn evenly, not…
Tires · at 37,900 miles · reported May 22, 2006
Driver l/f sidewall zipper rip. Traveling home from fla to new port news, va. Tire exploded. Just installed hyd. Stabilizer ($800). 60 MPH no problem maintained cont. Pulled off to side. Tire destroyed. 37,900 miles. Updated full woods tire service (Po box 169 gaston sc. 29053) called w/in 50 miles; tires not available. A motor home traveling from canada had two flats. [they] bought new tires. Dealer sold me two like new tires (235/70 r22.5) for my front wheels; now I have a spare. Damage done was to l/f wheel skirt.
Tires · at 38,600 miles · reported May 22, 2006
On the way to fla spent night south of sc border. Air 102 cold. Traveled 4 hours 65 MPH. Passenger r/r/I (38,600 miles) sidewall zipper rip. Installed spare. John j's auto & truck service (1103 n. Us 1, po box 350721 palm coast, fla 32135) called around; no tires available. Knew of many blow-outs. Michelin will not warranty. Installed my spare from front. Updated 05/16/06.
Tires · at 34,812 miles · reported Sep 1, 2005
On 15 july 2005 I had a michelin xrv 255/80r22.5 tire sidewall failure on my motorhome. I contacted michelin and reported the failure and told them I was not seeking adjustment because I was going to replace the tires with a different brand. Michelin did not seem a all interested in checking the failed tire, said they had no way of picking it up. This is just one of many sidewall failures on the xrv tire. You can check website www.discoveryowners.com and see that there has been many sidewall failures and this is just on one brand of motorhome. These tires definitely have a sidewall defect. I…
Tires · at 28,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2005
Dt: contact owns a 2001 fleetwood discovery motor home that has michelin 255/80r22-5xrv tires. While driving the front driver's side tire blew out. Approximately a month later two more tires blew out. The contact she did not notice any vibration while driving. There were not abnormal bulges or flat spots in the tires. The two tires were located on the rear inside dual. The tires have been sent back to michelin to be inspected, they stated under inflation or overloading t caused the tires to blow out. The tires regularly serviced.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Discovery have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Discovery: 07V-120 (equipment), 01V-058 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Fleetwood Discovery?

Owners report tires problems most often (9 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,900 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.