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2006 Fleetwood Discovery Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Fleetwood Discovery has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Fleetwood Discovery. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Fleetwood Discovery owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Discovery, describing incidents dated December 15, 2008 to August 29, 2014.

Most-cited components

  • Visibility/Wiper 8 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10651827 · Filed

    FLEETWOOD USED CHEAP SE-GI WINDOW IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE DISCOVERY MOTORHOMES. AS A RESULT THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS ARE ALL FOGGING UP. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDER WINDOW IS SO FOGGED UP THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF AND INTO THE MIRROR. REPLACEMENT OF THIS WINDOW IS ABOUT 700.00. THIS MOTOR HOME…

  • ODI #10644964 · Filed

    WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THEY REPLACED TWO FOGGY WINDOWS THEN ONE YEAR LATTER WE HAD THREE MORE WINDOWS THAT FOGGED AND THEY SAID THEY NO LONGER COVER GLASS UNDER THE WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!! NOW THE REST OF THE WINDOWS ARE FOGGY AND WE HAVE NO RECOURSE AND ARE NOT A LONE AS WE UNDERSTAND ALL…

  • ODI #10576951 · Filed

    ALL WINDOWS OF THE MOTORHOME ARE FOGGED UP MAKING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LAST 1.5 YEARS AND STEADILY GETTING WORSE AND AFFECTING ALL WINDOWS IN THE MOTORHOME. *TR

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BATTERY CABLE

NHTSA #09V056000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported February 18, 2009 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,782 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 90209 · Owners notified May 26, 2009 · Vehicles built October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE ABRASION TO THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90209.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V320000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 15, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 70,101 vehicles

Owners notified October 24, 2008 · Vehicles built April 1, 2003 – November 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

ENTRY STEP

NHTSA #06V055000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2006 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,236 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 60220 · Owners notified March 17, 2006 · Vehicles built September 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.

Safety consequence

THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO.60220.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CERTIFICATION LABEL

NHTSA #06V032000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported February 8, 2006 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 42 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 60123 · Owners notified February 27, 2006 · Vehicles built June 20, 2005 – September 1, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG MAY BE PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WEIGHT VALUE OF 31,000 POUNDS. THE CORRECT GVWR WEIGHT VALUE IS 28,000 POUNDS. THE SAME WEIGHT ERROR MAY OCCUR ON THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.

Safety consequence

OVERLOADING COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL SEND REPLACEMENT LABELS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL CHANGE CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND CERTIFY THE CHASSIS FOR THE 31,000 POUNDS GVWR WEIGHT VALUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 60123.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

INCORRECT TOW HITCH CERTIFICATION LABEL

NHTSA #05V333000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2005 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,435 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 50719 · Owners notified August 4, 2005 · Vehicles built June 1, 2004 – April 11, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE MANUFACTURERS' TOW HITCH RECEIVER INFORMATION LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY VALUE AND THE INCORRECT TONGUE WEIGHT VALUE.

Safety consequence

THE WEIGHT LABEL ON THE HITCH RECEIVER PROVIDES THE MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATING AND THE MAXIMUM TONGUE WEIGHT RATING. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THESE RATINGS NOT BE EXCEEDED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR HOME FRAME, BODY, OR HITCH RECEIVER AND COULD CAUSE UNSTABLE DRIVING AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTRICS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL OWNERS THE CORRECT TOW HITCH RECEIVER WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL. IF OWNERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE LABEL, DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 50719. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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