Distorted Instrument Display

  • 10/01/2026 7:29 PM
    Message # 13726363

    Ever since we've owned our 2020 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 38K, the instrument display has had bubbles around the outside of the glass.  I've seen numerous complaints about this issue, but ours wasn't too bad until this year, when the "bubbles" joined together to create one big rectangular blob.  The display is still readable but I'm wondering if this is going to continue to get worse and what can be done about it.  It's best seen with the engine off.  I've attached a picture.

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  • 10/02/2026 10:49 AM
    Reply # 13727263 on 13726363
    David Abbott (Administrator)

    Greetings James

    It is a known issue on earlier year model digital display screens where the organic glue delaminates internally creating bubbles.  Freightliner has a replacement screen now using synthetic glue but since it is after the 3 year warranty on your coach,  it reportedly costs over $6000 at a Freightliner shop as it requires reprogramming to match your VIN and actual mileage by a technician. 

    There is a company MTC Screens that offers several options  ranging from option (1) you sending your screen back to them for $1600 and about a week later they return to you repaired, or option (2) you can order just the outer display screen kit and a DIY at home for same $1600 price but you must carefully disassemble the glass screen, remove all old glue, prep and reassemble in a dust free environment to do it yourself (slight risk of breaking screen).  Option (3) you can buy a refurbished trade in where they send you a repaired unit and you swap yours from the existing module and must return your damaged screen to them at a cost of $2400. 

    The downside is your time and effort removing dash access panels and trim to get the display out of the dash to replace screen.   If you can go without the coach for about two weeks to send yours in, this is the preferred lower cost option.  

    https://www.mtcscreens.com/collections/freightliner-optiview/2020-2023-tiffin-w--12--medallion-viper-2-icu-dash-esr9113188

  • 10/02/2026 2:56 PM
    Reply # 13727557 on 13726363

    I feel your pain James. I bought a used 2021 Fleetwood Discovery LXE and am having the same issue. David, thanks for the great info. I bought an extended warranty that “should” cover this. If you go forward with the repair, please keep us updated on the route you took and the outcome. 

    Thanks, Doug

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  • 10/02/2026 8:43 PM
    Reply # 13727901 on 13726363

    Thank you so much for all the information.  I also have an extended warranty.  When we get home (in two days) I will take it to the Freightliner facility in our home town and start the replacement process.  


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