2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE recalls and problems

The 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE has 4 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE recalls

Recall 18V-202: Equipment

Reported Mar 28, 2018 · 2,055 vehicles affected · REV Recreation Group

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon and Pulse, Holiday Rambler Reno and Prodigy, Monaco Marquis and American Coach American Dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 Fleetwood Bounder, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Flair, Jamboree, Southwind, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE and Storm motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator XE, Navigator, Vacationer, Vacationer XE and Vesta and American Coach American Eagle motorhomes and 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter, Monaco Diplomat, and American Coach American Revolution motorhomes. The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.

Risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180322REV. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-802. Any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for both recalls is the same.

Recall 18V-183: Equipment, Electrical System

Reported Mar 19, 2018 · 600 vehicles affected · REV Recreation Group

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 American Coach American Dream and American Revolution motorhomes, Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator and Navigator XE motorhomes and Monaco Marquis and Signature motorhomes equipped with an Aurora heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The wires for the HVAC system potentiometer may become disconnected from the quick connect terminals.

Risk: If the potentiometer wires detach and are reconnected incorrectly, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the potentiometer and solder the wires or replace the control panel, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180315REV.

Recall 17V-829: Electrical System

Reported Dec 19, 2017 · 347 vehicles affected · REV Recreation Group

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 American Coach American Dream, American Revolution, Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Monaco Marquis recreational vehicles. Water may enter the 12-volt harness connectors due to missing gaskets or the placement of the pin connectors, potentially causing an electrical short.

Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a gasket for each affected harness pin connector and re-route harnesses that terminate near luggage compartment number five, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 171213REV.

Recall 17V-477: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jul 27, 2017 · 219 vehicles affected · REV Recreation Group

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fleetwood Discovery and Discovery LXE, and Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Admiral XE motorhomes, as well as 2018 Monaco Diplomat, Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, and Storm motorhomes, and Holiday Rambler Navigator and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with headlights that do not have tempered glass lenses.

Risk: If the headlamp lens is not tempered, it may crack or break, which may cause decreased illumination and/or premature failure of the headlight bulb, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized REV dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace non-tempered, defective headlamp lenses with new headlamp lenses, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170720REV.

2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting1

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 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE complaints

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

Exterior Lighting · reported Oct 12, 2023
March 2020, Driver's side low beam lens cracked upon debris impact but still operated. Sealed outside with clear packing tape. July 22, 2023, ordered replacement LED headlights from Kaper II, they had said original lights are not available any longer. In investigating in January of 2023, found a recall for same problem on vehicles manufactured just prior to mine. Details of recall (RECALL CAMPAIGN #170720REV) matched headlights in my coach. Contacted REV Fleetwood, they said not specified VIN in recall, no coverage. Contacted Kaper II (headlight distributor), they said matched description…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE: 18V-202 (equipment), 18V-183 (equipment, electrical system), 17V-829 (electrical system), 17V-477 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports).

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.