1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER

3 recalls — 38 complaints — 1 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
167,096 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
99V013000 Jan 26, 1999
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES, WHEN FULLY EQUIPPED AND LOADED WITH TYPICAL CARGO, WILL EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOADED CONDITION ON THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE COMPONENTS TO FAIL PREMATURELY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WITH A NEW HIGHER CAPACITY REAR AXLE.
95 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
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.
1,915 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR3
STRUCTURE3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2
PARKING BRAKE2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 25, 2016
Incident date: Aug 24, 2016
I OWN AND OPERATE A GENERAL REPAIR SHOP. MY TECH REPLACED FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSORS ON FOR MENTIONED VEHICLE. WORKHORSE MFG PART NUMBERS (W8006778) AND (W8006803). WHILE ON TEST DRIVE THE ABS SYSTEM ENTERED FALSE DEPLOYMENT MODE AT 15MPH WHILE APPROACHING A BUSY HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. I HAD TO STAND O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
GASOLINE LEAKING FROM CRACKED FUEL LINE BETWEEN MAIN GAS TANK AND GENERATOR ON 1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTORHOME. CONCERN ABOUT DANGER OF LEAKING GASOLINE BUT THERE IS ALSO SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO LEAK. IF THERE WAS ANY SPARK FROM THIS CONNECTION, IT MAY CAUSE GAS TAN... Read more
STRUCTURE Jul 28, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE FOUR THERMO-PANE WINDOWS IN THE MOTOR HOME LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. THREE OF THESE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED A LEAK, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG REDUCING THE DRIVERS VISION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 08/14/06. *JB
VISIBILITY Jul 28, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE FOUR THERMO-PANE WINDOWS IN THE MOTOR HOME LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. THREE OF THESE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED A LEAK, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG REDUCING THE DRIVERS VISION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 08/14/06. *JB
PARKING BRAKE Jan 6, 2005
Incident date: Dec 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *AK......WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DOWN TOWN ATLANTA THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, NEARLY THROWING THE DRIVER ANS PASSENGER (S) OUT OF THEIR SEATS. IF THIS OCCURRED ON ICE/SNOW IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Oct 30, 2004
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS ROLLED BACK WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 7, 2003
VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HOSE THAT WAS LOCATED NEAR FUEL TANK AND GENERATOR.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2002
THE DRIVER WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT AT BOTTOM DUE TO FLAW AT FACTORY. 5/8 OF FIBER GLASS WERE NEEDED TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN THE RUBBER SEAL AND THE BODY. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERATOR MAKING NOISES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FUEL LINE WAS CRACKED. CONSUMER HAD TO CHANGE FUEL LINE TO THE COACH GENERATOR (110VAC-5.5 KVA) *MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL LINE IS INSTALLED FROM OEM CHASIS CHEVROLET TO THE COACH GENER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Sep 26, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERATOR MAKING NOISES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FUEL LINE WAS CRACKED. CONSUMER HAD TO CHANGE FUEL LINE TO THE COACH GENERATOR (110VAC-5.5 KVA) *MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL LINE IS INSTALLED FROM OEM CHASIS CHEVROLET TO THE COACH GENER... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 25, 2002
A REPAIR MAN CHANGING A FLAT TIRE DISCOVERED THE PROPANE LINE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL WAS BROKEN AND THE WIRE HARNESS ABOVE THE WHEEL WELL COVER WAS SPLIT, THE PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WHEEL WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PAY THE DEALER TO LOOK AT THE DEFECT BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Sep 25, 2002
A REPAIR MAN CHANGING A FLAT TIRE DISCOVERED THE PROPANE LINE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL WAS BROKEN AND THE WIRE HARNESS ABOVE THE WHEEL WELL COVER WAS SPLIT, THE PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WHEEL WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PAY THE DEALER TO LOOK AT THE DEFECT BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Jul 4, 2002
I WILL MAKE THIS SHORT. I OWN A RV MADE BY FLEETWOOD. GOING TO FLORIDA WITH FAMILY WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE TORE UP WHEEL WELL COVER AND THEN DESTROYED A MAIN WIRING HARNESS WITH BOTH AC/DC POWER. THE MAIN CONCERN WAS IT ALSO BROKE A GAS LINE, THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION FROM THE SPA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Jul 4, 2002
I WILL MAKE THIS SHORT. I OWN A RV MADE BY FLEETWOOD. GOING TO FLORIDA WITH FAMILY WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE TORE UP WHEEL WELL COVER AND THEN DESTROYED A MAIN WIRING HARNESS WITH BOTH AC/DC POWER. THE MAIN CONCERN WAS IT ALSO BROKE A GAS LINE, THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION FROM THE SPA... Read more
TIRES Aug 23, 2002
Incident date: Jul 4, 2002
I WILL MAKE THIS SHORT. I OWN A RV MADE BY FLEETWOOD. GOING TO FLORIDA WITH FAMILY WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE TORE UP WHEEL WELL COVER AND THEN DESTROYED A MAIN WIRING HARNESS WITH BOTH AC/DC POWER. THE MAIN CONCERN WAS IT ALSO BROKE A GAS LINE, THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION FROM THE SPA... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2002
THERE WAS A QUARTER OF AN INCH GAP IN WINDSHIELD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT AT BOTTOM DUE TO FLAW AT FACTORY. 5/8 INCH OF FIVER GLASS WAS NEEDED TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN THE RUBBER SEAL AN... Read more
STRUCTURE Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS WEARING UNEVENLY. AFTER INSPECTION AT DEALERSHIP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BOLT HOLDING TIE ROD IN PLACE WAS LOOSE AND READY TO SNAP.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRES WERE WORN ON THE INNER SIDE DUE TO THE 4 BOLTS HOLDING THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WERE LOOSE AN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Sep 17, 2001
MANY FLEETWOOD OWNERS REPORT THEIR HEADLIGHT LENSES CLOUD OVER (BECOME MILKY) AND THEREFORE THE LIGHT OUTPUT IS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. THIS DEFECT APPEARS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LENSE. FLEETWOOD HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM WHEN A MOTORHOME IS UNDER WARRANTY. BUT, IF IT NOT...THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING. THEY ... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Feb 9, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
PARKING BRAKE MOUNTED ON DRIVESHAFT. HAD PUT ON PARKING BRAKE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. PARKING BRAKE HAD BURNED UP. WOULD NEED TO PUT DOWN ELECTRIC JACK TO PREVENT MOTOR HOME FROM ROLLING AWAY. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
THE AIR CONDITIONER SHROUD NEARLY SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO STRESS CRACKS AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. I HAD TO REMOVE THE COVER TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jun 23, 2000
MY VEHICLE IS A 35 FT MOTOR HOME BUILT BY FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC., RIVERSIDE, CA, THE COACH WAS CONSTRUCTED ON A FORD F-SUPER DUTY CLASS A MOTOR HOME CHASSIS WITHA 228 " WHEEL BASE. FORD RATES THE MAX GVWR AT 17,000 LBS WITHA 6000 LB FRONT AXLE CAPACITY. THE LOAD ON THE FRONT AXLE HAS BEEN MEA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Mar 22, 2000
GENERATOR DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. MJS
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER Mar 22, 2000
SLIDE OUT WOULD GO IN AND OUT WITHOUT THE KEY IN CONTROL. MJS
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT Mar 22, 2000
HYDRAULIC JACKS WOULD NOT RETRACT AND MISSING SEALS, CONSUMER STRANDED DUE TO MALFUNCTIONAL JACKS, WARNGIN LIGHT FOR JACK OCCASIONALLY ILLUMINATES. MJS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Mar 22, 2000
MAIN DOOR LATCH IS BENT, ONCE IT IS LATCHED VERY DIFFICULT TO UNLATCH. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 22, 2000
KICKS OUT OF CRUISE WHEN GOING UP HILLS. MJS
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER Mar 22, 2000
WATER HEATER LEAKS WATER WHEN HEATING UP. MJS
STRUCTURE Mar 22, 2000
ENTRY STEPS STICK ON OCCASIONS, WILL NOT COME DOWN. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Mar 22, 2000
ELECTRICAL WIRES HANGING FROM CASE UPON DELIVERY. MJS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR MISSING WHEN DELIVERED. MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 22, 2000
WATER LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, MISSING SEALS CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER ALSO. MJS
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Dec 8, 1999
THE SLIDEOUT ROOM IS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WITH THE BODY AND ALLOWS CARBON MONOXIDE TO LEAK IN WHEN WE RUN THE GENERATOR. THE RUBBER SEALS DON'T SEAL BECAUSE THE SLIDEOUT IS TWISTED. THE MOTORHOME WAS RETURNED TO THE FACTORY ONCE TO REPAIR THE SLIDEOUT. MY DEALER HAS TESTED AND VERIFIED CO LEAKAGE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Dec 5, 1999
THE GENERATOR EXHAUST OUR 1998 BOUNDER 32K SEEPS BACK INTO THE MOTOHOME AND RAISES THE CO2 LEVELS TO UNSAFE LEVELS. THIS RESULTS IN THE CO2 DETECTOR BEING SET OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME WE HAVE USED OUR MOTORHOME.
SUSPENSION:REAR Oct 5, 1999
MODEL 32H - REAR OF VEHICLE WITHIN 500 LBS MAXIMUM AXLE RATING WITH NO WATER, NO GEAR, AND 3/4 TANK FUEL. 100 GALLON (800 LBS) WATER TANK AND ALMOST ALL AVAILABLE STORAGE BEHIND REAR AXLE. VEHICLE WILL ALMOST ALWAYS BE OVER RATED REAR AXLE WEIGHT WHEN IN OPERATION. PROBLEM CORRECTED IN 1999 MODEL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Apr 26, 1999
IF DOME LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON, BOTH HEADLIGHTS INSTANTLY BURN OUT. FUSE LEFT IN BY MISTAKE AT FORD. ALL FORD F-53 CHASSIS (1999) IT ALSO DRAINS BATTERY WHEN STORED. FIX--REMOVE FUSE THAT ENABLES DOME LIGHT SWITCH. DOMELIGHT SWITCH IS PART OF DASH DIMMER SWITCH.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1998
WHEN THE MOTORHOME WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ALL OVERHEAD CABINETS ABOVE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER FELL DOWN, CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH OCCUPANTS. THE MOTORHOME WAS TOTALLED IN THE CRASH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE CRASH. *AK
Crash 2 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 14, 1998
RECALL ON MOTORHOME CHASIS, UNABLE TO TALK TO ANYONE WHO CAN REFER HIN TO A DEALER THE CAN SERVICE THE MOTORHOME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 6, 1998
Incident date: May 26, 1998
WHILE CAMPING SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. FOUND WIRES WERE TOO CLOSELY TOGETHER, THEY SHORTED OUT AND BURNED .

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
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

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1989
WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET
There is no summary currently available
PE92037 Opened: Apr 1, 1992 — Closed: Jul 29, 1992
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
There is no summary currently available
PE91113 Opened: Aug 21, 1991 — Closed: Dec 24, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE89124 Opened: May 23, 1989 — Closed: Sep 14, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 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

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