2000 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
3 recalls — 16 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
03V452000 Nov 4, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING A... Read more
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy
SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN F... Read more
03V066000 Mar 4, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
WHEELS
Mar 7, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2010
TIRES ON OUR MOTORHOME ARE G159. WE HAVE HAD THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS BLOW OUT. TWO INCIDENTS WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORHOME. THE LAST INCIDENT, THE TIRE WAS LEANING UP AGAINST A WALL AT THE LOCAL NAPA GARAGE AND THE TIRE BLEW. IT IS LUCKY NO ONE WAS INJURED. WE CONTACTED GOODYEAR W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jul 9, 2012
Incident date: May 20, 2011
FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL DELIVERY. THIS PUMP IS A BOSCH VP44 PUMP AND ACCORDING TO THE CUMMINS BLOG WEBSITES AND THE FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER, THIS PART HAS A 100% FAILURE RATE. WHEN THE PUMP FAILS THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND DOESN'T RESTART. MY VEHICLE IS A 25000 POUND MO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 9, 2012
Incident date: May 20, 2011
FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL DELIVERY. THIS PUMP IS A BOSCH VP44 PUMP AND ACCORDING TO THE CUMMINS BLOG WEBSITES AND THE FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER, THIS PART HAS A 100% FAILURE RATE. WHEN THE PUMP FAILS THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND DOESN'T RESTART. MY VEHICLE IS A 25000 POUND MO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 8, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR ARE UNAVAILABLE AND FORD DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL ARRIVE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.
STEERING
Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTOR HOME HOUSING PART WAS BROKEN FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE STEERING WHICH IS ALSO CONNECTED TO THE FRAME TO HAVE DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING FELT AS IF IT WERE LOOSE, WHICH HAS BEEN A CONSISTENT PROBLEM, BUT THE MOTOR HOME HAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 22, 2006
Incident date: Mar 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AS IF IT IS LOOSING POWER. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *AK THE ENGINE STALLED. UPDATED 04/06/06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 22, 2006
Incident date: Mar 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AS IF IT IS LOOSING POWER. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *AK THE ENGINE STALLED. UPDATED 04/06/06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
May 25, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL #03V066000: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUM... Read more
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Sep 22, 2003
Incident date: Jun 6, 2003
REAR SEAT IS MOUNTED INCORRECTLY WHICH ENABLES THE CHAIR TO FACE FORWARD.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Mar 5, 2001
THE PROBLEM OF FAILED HEATER HOSE CLAMPS ON THE 6.8 L ENGINE WAS WELL KNOWN TO THE FORD AGENCY WHICH REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM HAS ALSO BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE TECHNICAL COLUMNS OF RV MAGAZINES. THE FAILED CLAMP WAS REPLACED BY ONE OF SIMILAR DESIGN AND OTHERS REMAIN ON THE ENGINE. OBVIO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: Aug 13, 2000
CONSUMER HAS ONLY FILLED TANK 3 TIMES SINCE OWNING IT. EVERY TIME HAS NOTICED GAS LEAKING. FLEETWOOD DEALER REPAIRED THE OVERFLO TUBE.*AK
TIRES
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 1999
MOTORHOME TIRE BALANCE/OVERHEAT PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 1999
MOTORHOME TIRE BALANCE/OVERHEAT PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
COULD NOT FILL PROPANE TANK DUE TO IT BEING BURTED WHEN MOTORHOME WAS PURCHASE. WAS LEAKING INSIDE OF MOTORHOME. COULD SMELL PROPANE WHILE DRIVING MOTORHOME. CONTACTED FLEETWOOD. TOOK MOTORHOME BACK TO DEALER 2 OR 3 TIMES FOR REPLACEMENT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
REPAIRED BY LOCAL DEALER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 26, 2000
Incident date: Mar 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 60 MPH, A SHEET OF METAL ABOUT 10 INCHES HIGH/5 FEET LONG/ 40 THOUSANDS OF AN INCH THICK, AND PAINTED BLACK, FELL OFF. OWNER BELIEVED THAT THE PIECE WAS A HEAT SHIELD. *AK THE HEAT SHIELD WAS POORLY ATTACHED TO THE CHASSIS BY SPOT WELDS INSTADE OF BOLTS. THE CONSTANT RIPPLI... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 3 | 16 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 55 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 39 | View |
| 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 |