2008 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER

2 recalls — 3 complaints — 2 TSBs

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
509 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
08V292000 Jul 1, 2008
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 226 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER DIESEL, DISCOVERY, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, FIESTA LX, PACE ARROW, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, SOUTHWIND, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AND ICON, JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE GT, JAMBOREE S... Read more
Consequence
OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL A CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED MOTOR HOME OWNERS. OWNERS WHO DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THIS LABEL CAN TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL ... Read more
226 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Mar 20, 2014
Incident date: Sep 23, 2013
TRAVELING SOUTH ON I5, IN OUR BOUNDER 32W ON A W-22 WORKHORSE CHASSIS, NEAR THE CALIFORNIA/OREGON BORDER, WE ENCOUNTERED ROAD REPAIRS AND A VERY ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. WHEN WE ARRIVED IN REDDING, CA, WE FOUND THE RV TO BE NOTICEABLY LEANING TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT-REAR... Read more
STEERING May 19, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FRONT END WANDERED. HE HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING HARDER SO THAT IT WOULD NOT WANDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 21, 2010
Incident date: Jul 5, 2009
BATTERY CABLES ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO SHARP EDGES ON FRAME ,THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. FLEETWOOD TOLD ME THEY WOULD NO LONGER TAKE CARE OF THIS RECALL. RECALL #9029 .DATED MAY 2009. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
07163 Feb 1, 2009
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC LEVELER MOTOR BRAKE BOOT. THIS CAUSES CORROSION OF THE LEVELER BRAKE AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE LEVELER MOTOR. FLEETWOOD. *KB UPDATED 7/6/09. *PE
07162 Feb 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC LEVELERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE SENSOR HARNESS, OR A CONTROL MODULE THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PER DESIGN. *KB UPDATED 6/14/10. *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

FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — Year by Year

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