2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
5 recalls — 17 complaints — 1 TSBs
09V312000 Jul 28, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
09V198000 Jun 2, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 MY 2001-2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENE... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER ... Read more
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
17 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
OWNING THIS COACH SINCE 2003 NEAR NEW I HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF EPISODES OF ROCKING, TRACKING AND STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN NEAR MISSES AND ROLL OVER ACCIDENTS. I HAVE OWNED THE SAME BRAND IN OTHER RVS PREVIOUSLY THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE I BELIEVED IN THE MANUFACTURED BRAND. THE SUSPEN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
OWNING THIS COACH SINCE 2003 NEAR NEW I HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF EPISODES OF ROCKING, TRACKING AND STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN NEAR MISSES AND ROLL OVER ACCIDENTS. I HAVE OWNED THE SAME BRAND IN OTHER RVS PREVIOUSLY THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE I BELIEVED IN THE MANUFACTURED BRAND. THE SUSPEN... Read more
STEERING
Jun 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
OWNING THIS COACH SINCE 2003 NEAR NEW I HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF EPISODES OF ROCKING, TRACKING AND STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN NEAR MISSES AND ROLL OVER ACCIDENTS. I HAVE OWNED THE SAME BRAND IN OTHER RVS PREVIOUSLY THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE I BELIEVED IN THE MANUFACTURED BRAND. THE SUSPEN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 22, 2010
Incident date: Jan 13, 2010
I RECEIVED THE INFORMATION FROM WORKHORSE FOR THE FIX FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM, I TRIED TO CALL THEM AND GO THREW THE SYSTEM OF TRANSFERS ONLY TO GET HUNG UP ON BY THE MACHINE. YES MY MOTORHOME IS PART OF THE CAMPAIGN, BUT WHO'S GONNA PAY FOR THE THOUSANDS I'VE SPENT REPLACING BRAKE ROTORS TO KEEP THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLIANT.THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL 09V11000 AND STATED THAT A QUICK FIX RECALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 6, 2008
Incident date: Jul 19, 2008
WHILE ON A TRIP THROUGH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND BREAKING ABILITY WAS COMPROMISED. THIS IS DESPITE ME DOWNSHIFTING REPEATEDLY WHILE GOING DOWN HILLS AND APPLYING BREAKS STEADILY (NO PUMPING) AS NEEDED. AFTER I RETURNED HOME, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE RV TO A SERVICE CENTER AND WAS ... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 6, 2008
Incident date: Jul 19, 2008
WHILE ON A TRIP THROUGH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND BREAKING ABILITY WAS COMPROMISED. THIS IS DESPITE ME DOWNSHIFTING REPEATEDLY WHILE GOING DOWN HILLS AND APPLYING BREAKS STEADILY (NO PUMPING) AS NEEDED. AFTER I RETURNED HOME, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE RV TO A SERVICE CENTER AND WAS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2007
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD (NA) BOUNDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT WAS UNACCEPTABL... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jan 31, 2007
Incident date: Oct 31, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. THE PRODUCT # 9211460-59 AND SERIAL # 12500059. HE WOULD LIKE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR INFORMATIONAL MODEL #RM3862. THE CONTACT'S REFRIGERATOR CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING. HE CAME HOME AND NOTICED THE ODOR OF THE COOLANT LEAKING. TO AVOID A FIRE HE TU... Read more
TIRES
Apr 13, 2006
Incident date: Mar 20, 2006
2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER LEFT INSIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS TOOK OUT A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICAL WIRING. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING NEXT TO AN INSIDE TIRE. *JB
STRUCTURE
Dec 6, 2005
Incident date: Nov 20, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR OVERHEAD CONSOLE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA DROPPED DOWN FROM THE CEILING ABOUT ONE INCH. THE CONTACT FEARED THAT THIS MIGHT COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE CEILING AND INJURE THE OCCUPANTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 29, 2005
Incident date: Jun 26, 2003
DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V084000 CONCERNING BRAKE CALIPERS ON 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER IN OCTOBER OF 2004. THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES STARTING IN JULY 2003. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE ON AUGUST 10, 2004, BUT THE O... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 30, 2004
Incident date: Apr 4, 2003
2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 36 S PURCHASED NEW 4-APRIL-2003 DEALER HAS REFUSED WARRANTY SERVICE SINCE 5-APRIL-2003,VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL NEW VEHICLE 12/15 WARRANTY AND NOW HAS ONLY 1500 MILES,IT HAS TAKEN OVER 8 MONTHS TO GET SELLING DEALER TO TAKE VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS,VEHICLE H... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2003
UNSEALED SPACE IN REAR BEDROOM ALLOWED ONE TO LOOK OUTSIDE. THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE, THE EXHAUST FROM THE WATER HEATER AND OTHER OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, SUCH AS FUMES, SNAKES, INSECTS OR ANYTHING ELSE, HAD FREE ACCESS TO MOTOR HOME. *AK THE ENTRANCE STEPS DEPLOYED, WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS IN MOTION, THE B... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 18, 2003
UNSEALED SPACE IN REAR BEDROOM ALLOWED ONE TO LOOK OUTSIDE. THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE, THE EXHAUST FROM THE WATER HEATER AND OTHER OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, SUCH AS FUMES, SNAKES, INSECTS OR ANYTHING ELSE, HAD FREE ACCESS TO MOTOR HOME. *AK THE ENTRANCE STEPS DEPLOYED, WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS IN MOTION, THE B... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Mar 18, 2003
UNSEALED SPACE IN REAR BEDROOM ALLOWED ONE TO LOOK OUTSIDE. THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE, THE EXHAUST FROM THE WATER HEATER AND OTHER OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, SUCH AS FUMES, SNAKES, INSECTS OR ANYTHING ELSE, HAD FREE ACCESS TO MOTOR HOME. *AK THE ENTRANCE STEPS DEPLOYED, WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS IN MOTION, THE B... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
May 8, 2002
Incident date: Apr 30, 2002
THE UNIT IS "TOPPING OUT" AGAINST THE SHOCKS WHEN THE VEHICLE GOES OVER A SERIES OF BUMPS. IT SEEMS AS IF THE UNIT IS TOO LIGHT IN THE FRONT END. THERE IS A 14 FOOT OVERHANG FROM THE BUMPER TO THE CENTER-REAR AXEL. WHEEL BASE IS 228 INCHES AND THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE COACH IS 37'11". THE BRAKING... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
0251
Dec 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR INTAKE BAFFLE PROCEDURE/INSTALLATION WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STALLING OR SPUTTERING DURING HEAVY RAINS OR WHEN WATER IS SPRAYED DIRECTLY AT THE FRONT END. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE ALSO. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING FLEET
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 (current) | 5 | 17 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 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 |