1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
The 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (1 complaint), Suspensionfront (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY, potentially affecting up to 5,862 vehicles.
Recall 00V204000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 4,967 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX HYDRAULIC LINES ARE ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A SHARP EDGE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LINES TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: THIS FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FEATURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED HOSES AS NECESSARY, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
View full details →Recall 98V147000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 895 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS," FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF TINT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER REDUCED VISIBILITY THROUGH THE SIDE WINDOWS WHEN BACKING UP, WHEN USING THE MIRRORS FOR LANE CHANGES, OR WHENEVER LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDOWS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
EVEN WITH BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER DOOR LOCK ON THE DOOR KEEPS COMING OPEN ON THE ROAD WHEN MOVING! THE DOOR MECH. WAS CHECKED AND AND SHOWS NO SIGN OF WEAR. THIS HAPPEN 4 TIMES WITH IN 1200 MILES.
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGEMENT, WAS ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FURNISH THE PROPER KIT TO DO THE REPAIR. YH
WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT VEHICLE IS PULLING VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAPACITY OF THE FRONT AXLE IS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
336 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENDIX WASHER/DRYER. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY
- 1996 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY (current)
- 1997 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 15 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 21 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 18 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 10 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 9 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints