2016 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
2 recalls — 8 complaints — 5 TSBs
19V860000 Dec 4, 2019
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.
Consequence
If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.
17V584000 Sep 20, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fleetwood Bounder and 2013-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles. The welds attaching the battery tray may be insufficient. As a result, the tray may separate from underneath the chassis.
Consequence
An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery tray, and install fasteners, if necessary, to secure the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170914REV.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
May 27, 2025
Incident date: May 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Keystone Dutchman Redwood RV. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds in stop-and-go traffic, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the fifth wheel and became aware that th... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
THE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FOGGED UP SO BAD WE CAN'T SEE THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THEY ARE DUAL PANE. STARTED 2ND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. STATIONARY, IN MOTION, JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE.
SEAT BELTS
Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Sep 30, 2017
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT BECOMES TWISTED AND TANGLED EACH TIME THE SEAT IS ROTATED TOWARD THE LIVING AREA. THE SEAT ONLY TURNS ONE DIRECTION BECAUSE ENGINE DOGHOUSE GETS IN WAY. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLIP FALLS OFF STOPPING WIPER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Sep 30, 2017
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT BECOMES TWISTED AND TANGLED EACH TIME THE SEAT IS ROTATED TOWARD THE LIVING AREA. THE SEAT ONLY TURNS ONE DIRECTION BECAUSE ENGINE DOGHOUSE GETS IN WAY. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLIP FALLS OFF STOPPING WIPER
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 8, 2017
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPPED ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES STOPPED, NO BRAKES, NO POWERS STEERING, NO LIGHTS, NOT EVEN A HORN. LAST INCIDENT WAS MERGING INTO 70 MPH TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE STOPPED ON SHOULDER AND IT WAS RECOVERED BY WRECKER. CHASSIS IS FORD V10... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 8, 2017
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPPED ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES STOPPED, NO BRAKES, NO POWERS STEERING, NO LIGHTS, NOT EVEN A HORN. LAST INCIDENT WAS MERGING INTO 70 MPH TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE STOPPED ON SHOULDER AND IT WAS RECOVERED BY WRECKER. CHASSIS IS FORD V10... Read more
STEERING
Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 8, 2017
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPPED ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES STOPPED, NO BRAKES, NO POWERS STEERING, NO LIGHTS, NOT EVEN A HORN. LAST INCIDENT WAS MERGING INTO 70 MPH TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE STOPPED ON SHOULDER AND IT WAS RECOVERED BY WRECKER. CHASSIS IS FORD V10... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 30, 2015
Incident date: Dec 11, 2015
TRAVELING 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE-10, TUCSON, AZ., NMT 10 MILES FROM RV DEALERSHIP, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH YELLOW HAZARD LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED FLOOR WHILE STOPPING, VERY LITTLE STOPPING ACTION. FORD DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE MODULE. 35-FOOT LONG RV HAD TO BE TOWED. *J... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
No comms 2021-04
May 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2021-07
Aug 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2021-11
Nov 30, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-03
Mar 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-06
Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for June 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
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 (current) | 2 | 8 | |
| 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 | 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 |