2004 Fleetwood Bounder

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #09V198000June 2, 2009509 vehicles affected

  service brakes, air

  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 generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

  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 and dealer notification.

• NHTSA recall #08V320000July 15, 200870,101 vehicles affected

  equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

  Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, Bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; Bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

  If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it Can result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E032). 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. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

• NHTSA recall #07V120000March 19, 2007167,096 vehicles affected

  equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

  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.

  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. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

• NHTSA recall #06V388000October 4, 20067,858 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling

  On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1L V8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process Can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

  Remedy

  Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06V225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

• NHTSA recall #06V115000April 12, 20067,205 vehicles affected

  electrical system

  Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101 "controls and displays" and no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

  At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

• NHTSA recall #04V454000September 27, 200418 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: brake lights

  Certain motorhomes do not have brake lights that illuminate considerably brighter than the running or turn signal lamps if all are on at the same time.

  This condition may result in a crash if the following vehicle's operator is unaware that you have applied your brakes.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and modify the wiring harness. The recall began on october 1, 2004. Owners should contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

• NHTSA recall #04V352000July 20, 20048,969 vehicles affected

  trailer hitches

  Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.

  The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

• NHTSA recall #04V087000February 18, 2004735 vehicles affected

  equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

  On certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.

  The rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.

  Remedy

  Airxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge. 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 airxcel at 719-676-2326 or Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

• NHTSA recall #03V452000November 4, 200360,877 vehicles affected

  equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

  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 any key pads.

  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 for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or Fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

• NHTSA recall #03V344000September 16, 20031,100 vehicles affected

  equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

  On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis, the hydraulic hose operating the leveling jack system was routed so it places the hose too close to the engine exhaust. The hot exhaust Can cause the hydraulic hose to melt or abrade, releasing hydraulic fluid.

  If the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace damaged hoses and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. Owner notification is expected to begin october 3, 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 1-800-322-8216.

Other model years

• 1997 29
• 1999 35
• 2004