1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
5 recalls — 39 complaints — 2 TSBs
07V120000 Mar 19, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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. STERICY... Read more
98V147000 Jun 26, 1998
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
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.
97V178000 Oct 7, 1997
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence
THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
96V236000 Nov 22, 1996
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.
Consequence
IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.
96V220000 Nov 1, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
MISWIRING OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP RECEPTACLE FOR THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN LAMP CAUSES A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.
Complaint Statistics
39 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 7, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
THE SIDE WINDOWS HAVE LOST THE SEAL AND ARE NOW BEYOND REPAIR . VISIBILITY IS IMPOSSIBLE. TRIED TO FIND THE WINDOWS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND.SEEMS ODD THAT THIS HAS BEEN WRITTEN UP MANY TIMES.OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR TEN YEARS AND THIS STARTED AFTER SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. *JS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Jun 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V178000, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2000 AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. WHILE INSPECTING HE FOUND SEVERAL CRACKED HOSES AND FLUID LEA... Read more
TIRES
Jul 19, 2009
Incident date: Oct 15, 2008
IN OCTOBER 2004 I BOUGHT 4 BIG O LT235/85R16 TIRES FOR MY MOTOR HOME. IN OCTOBER 2005, AFTER PUTTING ON ABOUT 16,000 MILES, THE TREAD CAME OFF OF ONE OF THE TIRES WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH. FIVE MONTHS LATER, BUT ONLY 1,000 MILES MORE, THE SECOND TIRE LOST IT TREAD. ONE HUNDRED MILES LATER THE... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Sep 20, 2007
Incident date: Dec 10, 2006
I OWN A 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS BECAME CLOUDED AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY AND TRAVEL DIRECTION IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT INTO THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS YET, AND IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT. *TR
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Sep 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 20, 2007
THE PARKING BRAKE ON MY 1997 BOUNDER MOTOR HOME THAT'S BUILT ON A CHEVROLET P-30 CHASSIS WILL FAIL WITHOUT WARNING & ALLOW THE COACH TO ROLL. IT HAS BEEN REBUILT & WORKS MOST OF THE TIME. IT'S THAT ONE TIME IT WON'T WORK THAT WORRIES ME. I AM USING WHEEL CHAULKS WHENEVER I PARK IT. *TR. UPDATED ... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 17, 2007
Incident date: Apr 16, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AGO,THE CONTACT BEGAN EXPERIENCED VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. HE STATED THAT THE WINDOWS WERE DUAL, INSULATED PANE, AND THE GLASS SEALS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 10, 2005
Incident date: Nov 10, 2005
MY COMPLAINT DOES NOT INVOLVE AN ACCIDENT BUT DOES INVOLVE A FAILURE TO ACT (BY FLEETWOOD MOTORHOME CO.) AND RECTIFY WHAT I FEEL IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY MOTORHOME. I PURCHASED MY 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER NEW IN 1997 AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET FLEETWOOD TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Aug 14, 2004
WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. . PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: May 24, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKET.*MR THE VEHICLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MADE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED HAS AILED. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WHO ALSO HAVE MOTORHOMES WITH LOW MILEAGE 460 FORD ENGINE'S. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 23, 2004
Incident date: Jun 16, 2004
CONSUMER HEARD A DISTURBING NOISE COMING FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2004
Incident date: Jun 4, 2004
BOUGHT BOUNDER NEW IN 1998. IT IS A 1997 MODEL. FORD 460 MOTOR. SINCE WE BOUGHT IT, WE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SEALS REPLACED AT LEAST THREE TIMES, TWO NEW HEADS, ONE NEW MANIFOLD SYSTEM AND THE RADIATOR HAD PROBLEMS. THE LEVELING JACK ALARM WOULDN'T SHUT OFF. NOW, THE TRANSMISSION HAS COM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 14, 2004
Incident date: Jun 6, 2004
TRANSMISSIOIN FAILURE. HAD TO HAVE THE SEALS REPLACED ALMOST FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT THE UNIT NEW. NOW THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. HAD TWO HEADS REPLACED AND AN ENTIRE MANIFOLD SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERS THAT THAT YEAR OF MOTORHOME ENGINE HAD LOTS OF PROBLEMS. ENDED U... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 19, 2004
Incident date: May 12, 2004
VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO ROLL DUE TO POOR BRAKE LINE DESIGN. THE BRAKE LINE WAS ONE HALF INCH FROM MANIFOLD. THE MANIFOLD MELTED THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SEIZE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LINE.*AK
EQUIPMENT
Feb 26, 2004
THE VEHICLE HAD A STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED FROM ANOTHER STATE BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK OWNERSHIP. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT SOME THINGS WERE OVERLOOKED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. *LA THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD MANY PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER, POOR WINDSHIELD WIPER... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 26, 2004
THE VEHICLE HAD A STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED FROM ANOTHER STATE BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK OWNERSHIP. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT SOME THINGS WERE OVERLOOKED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. *LA THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD MANY PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER, POOR WINDSHIELD WIPER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2004
THE VEHICLE HAD A STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED FROM ANOTHER STATE BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK OWNERSHIP. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT SOME THINGS WERE OVERLOOKED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. *LA THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD MANY PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER, POOR WINDSHIELD WIPER... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 26, 2004
THE VEHICLE HAD A STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED FROM ANOTHER STATE BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK OWNERSHIP. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT SOME THINGS WERE OVERLOOKED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. *LA THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD MANY PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER, POOR WINDSHIELD WIPER... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2004
THE VEHICLE HAD A STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED FROM ANOTHER STATE BEFORE THE CONSUMER TOOK OWNERSHIP. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT SOME THINGS WERE OVERLOOKED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. *LA THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE HAD MANY PROBLEMS, SUCH AS DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER, POOR WINDSHIELD WIPER... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 1998
AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK IT WILL ROLL. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REPLACED SHOE AROUND DRIVESHAFT, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK CONSUMER STATED WHEN GEAR SHIFT GOES INTO PARK, AUTO PARK DOES NOT ENGAGE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD, THE DEALER FOUND THE PARK BRAKE SHOES GLAZED AND OUT OF ADJUST... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
RIGHT REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING HAS A BROKEN. DEALER NOTICED BROKEN LEAF SPRING DURING INSPECTION. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS. *AK
SUSPENSION
Feb 27, 2001
THE WHEELBASE LENGTH LEAVES TOO MUCH OVERHANG PASS THE DRIVE WHEELS. NLM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 27, 2001
THE CHASSIS SELECTED BY FLEETWOOD IS OF INSUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO SAFELY CARRY THE WEIGHT OF SUCH A LARGE MOTORHOME (34' MOTORHOME ON A CHEVROLET TRUCK P-30), WHILE DRIVING ON IRREGULAR SURFACES AND OVER PASSES CONTROL WAS ALMOST LOST CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. NLM
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Aug 9, 2000
WHEN FOOT IS ON "T"-HANDLE TO RELEASE EMERGENCY BRAKE, WOULD PULL BY HAND, IT WOULD JUMP OUT & COULD BREAK FINGERS. LOCATION IS TOO CLOSE TO FOOT PEDAL. CHEVROLET TRUCK CHASSIS FOR A BOUNDER (MOTORHOME). *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 20, 1997
SERIOUS SHIMMY IN CHASSIS AT 40/45 MPH. FEEL MOTORHOME COULD LOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE ACCIDENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE OF CHASSIS AND MOTORHOME NO RESPONSIVE TO THIS SINCE PURCHASED. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. NEED IT REPORT TO THEM. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE AS OTHERS HAVE TRIED TO GET FIXED ACCORDING... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
SHIMMING WAS PRESENT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER COULD NOT FIX NOR CAN CHEVY FIX. SERVICED BY TWO LOCAL CHEVY DEALERS. EARNHARDTS FIRST TRIED BY GAVE UP. AFRAID SHIMMY WILL CAUSE MOTORHOME TO GO OUT OF CONTROL,LOOSE A TIRE OR CAUSE STEERING PROBLEMS THAT MANY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NUMEROUS THINGS HA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
SHIMMING WAS PRESENT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER COULD NOT FIX NOR CAN CHEVY FIX. SERVICED BY TWO LOCAL CHEVY DEALERS. EARNHARDTS FIRST TRIED BY GAVE UP. AFRAID SHIMMY WILL CAUSE MOTORHOME TO GO OUT OF CONTROL,LOOSE A TIRE OR CAUSE STEERING PROBLEMS THAT MANY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NUMEROUS THINGS HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BRAKES STICK AND WON'T RELEASE. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE FORD MANUFACTURER. REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BRAKES STICK AND WON'T RELEASE. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE FORD MANUFACTURER. REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
May 18, 1999
LEVELING JACK HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR IS MOUNTED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE FRONT TIRE, AND HAS NO PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS THROWN FROM THE TIRE WHICH CAUSES CORROSION ON THE HYDRAULIC LINES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Feb 10, 1999
I HAVE A 1996 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTORHOME MODEL 32H ON A FORD F-SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS WITH A 460 CID ENGINE. WITH 12,200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN I CAME TO TO THE TRANSITION BETWEEN THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRIDGE, THERE WAS A LEVEL CHANGE BETWEEN THE BRID... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 14, 1998
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
SUSPENSION
Oct 14, 1998
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE TO DIE.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE ENGAGES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY STOP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Jul 29, 1998
CONSUMER HAS RECALL FOR EGR VALVE, MANUFACTURER RECALL NO. 97S92. CANNOT GET RECALL WORK DONEDUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Dec 2, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FLUID DOES NOT RETURN TO THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH CAUSES A BUILD UP OF PRESSURE WHICH THEN CAUSES THE FLUID TO BOIL, THEN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jul 11, 1997
Incident date: Jul 8, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CUTS OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . THE TRANSMISSION FLUID STARTED LEAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE . OWNER CONTACTED MANFUFACTURER, MANUFACTURER TOLD OWNER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAING ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CUT OFF TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jul 11, 1997
Incident date: Jul 8, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CUTS OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . THE TRANSMISSION FLUID STARTED LEAKING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE . OWNER CONTACTED MANFUFACTURER, MANUFACTURER TOLD OWNER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAING ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CUT OFF TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 27, 1997
VEHICLE IS OVERWEIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
04212008
Apr 21, 2008
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FLEETWOOD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CONSUMER MAINTENANCE ADVISORY, GENERATOR FUEL LINES. FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME OWNERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
98348
Feb 9, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT ON DOMESTIC ICE MAKER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07055
Opened: Nov 14, 2007 — Closed: Mar 14, 2008
GASOLINE SUPPLY LINE TO GEN'R SEEPAGE
ODI'S INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND THAT THE 1/4 INSIDE DIAMETER FUEL HOSE THAT PROVIDES GASOLINE TO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD GENERATOR CAN CRACK AND SEEP FUEL. COMPLAINT SUMMARIES INDICATE THAT OWNERS HAVE TYPICALLY DETECTED A SEEPING FUEL LINE THROUGH (1) THE ODOR OF RAW GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR (2) ERRATIC ... Read more
EA92027
Opened: Jul 29, 1992 — Closed: Apr 28, 1993
WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET
There is no summary currently available
PE92037
Opened: Apr 1, 1992 — Closed: Jul 29, 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
There is no summary currently available
PE91113
Opened: Aug 21, 1991 — Closed: Dec 24, 1991
STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE89124
Opened: May 23, 1989 — Closed: Sep 14, 1989
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
SUMMARY:OWNER ALLEGES FOUR FAILURES OF WIPER MOTOR.ALLEGATIONS ARE:MOTOR SEPARATED FROM CHASSIS;MOTOR BURNED OUT;TWO INCIDENTS OF WIPER ARMS BENDING RESULTING IN LOSS OF WIPER ACTION.===
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD BOUNDER across all model years (1985–2026).
135
Total Recalls
468
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 10 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 5 | View |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 24 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 31 | View |
| 2003 | 8 | 16 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 55 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 5 | 39 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |