2004 Fleetwood Discovery Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Fleetwood Discovery has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 237,932 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 08V320000 2008-07-15 70,101 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 07V120000 2007-03-19 167,096 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 04V087000 2004-02-18 735 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH POLAR MACH AND POLAR CUB AIR CONDITIONERS, THE SOLAR PANEL RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD FRACTURE THE PLASTIC SHROUD IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE ATTACHMENT HOLE.

Consequence

THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD OR A CRASH.

Remedy

AIRXCEL WILL REINFORCE THE SOLAR PANELS WITH METAL MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 AIRXCEL AT 719-676-2326 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY
6
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
TIRES
1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dual pain windows are permanently fogged between pains, creating a visibility issue. *tr”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2013-07-31

“The 2004 fleetwood discovery has faulty windows that could potentially cause danger to drivers, passengers, and other drivers due to lack of visibility. I am an owner and would like fleetwood to rectify this problem immediately before it is too late! *tr”

VISIBILITY · reported 2012-01-28

“Fleetwood installed faulty dual pane windows in several years of rv's that get foggy between the sealed panes of glass. These windows are used throughout the motorhome including the drivers side window. The drivers view to the outside rearview mirror in obstructed and creates a dangerous situation…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2011-07-05

“7 different windows are fogging up due to failed seals in the dual glazed windows. *tr”

VISIBILITY · reported 2010-07-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 fleetwood discovery. While driving unknown speeds, the driver side window was distorted and stained. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was no funding to…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2010-05-01

“I have a 2004 fleetwood discovery motorhome that has se-gi windows. These window seals are broken and they are fogging up very badly. All of the windows are impossible to see out of when the sun is directly on them. The drivers side window is so bad it is difficult to see my mirror. When the sun…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2010-03-04

“Fleetwood installed faulty dual pane windows in several years of rv's that get foggy between the sealed panes of glass. These windows are used throughout the motorhome including the drivers side window. The drivers view to the outside rearview mirror in obstructed and creates a dangerous situation…”

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · reported 2008-01-14

“I have a 2004 fleetwood discovery motorhome that has se-gi windows. These window seals are broken and they are fogging up very badly. All of the windows are impossible to see out of when the sun is directly on them. The drivers side window is so bad it is difficult to see my mirror. When the sun…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2007-06-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE06005 Opened 2006-01-20 · closed 2006-05-02

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF A CONGRESSIONAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT.THE CONSTITUENT REPORTED INCIDENTS WHERE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM OF HIS MOTOR HOME WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE (EXTEND) DURING HIGHWAY USE.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT A FULLY EXTENDED SLIDE OUT WOULD DEGRADE THE VEHICLE'S…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Fleetwood Discovery as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.