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1990 Fleetwood Bounder

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Dec 24, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 14, 1992
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder, most frequently naming the steering, suspension and body & structure categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Steering519.2%
  • Suspension311.5%
  • Body & structure311.5%
  • Brakes27.7%
  • Driver assistance27.7%
  • Other / unspecified27.7%
  • Electrical27.7%
  • Engine27.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
92V052000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Apr 14, 1992
20,413 units potentially affected
The defect: THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT NUT RETAINING CLIP MAY BE MISSING. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE LACK OF A RETAINING CLIP WILL ALLOW THE NUT TO WORK LOOSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
The risk: STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: INSPECT STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR A STEERING WHEEL NUT RETAINING CLIP. IF CLIP IS MISSING, INSTALL A STEERING WHEEL NUT RETAINING CLIP, OR HAVE A DEALER INSPECT AND INSTALL A CLIP. FLEETWOOD ADVISES OWNERS NOT TO OPERATE THE MOTORHOMES UNTIL A STEERING WHEEL NUT INSPECTION AND CLIP INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov
90V060000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Mar 26, 1990
155 units potentially affected
The defect: METAL FORMED ENDS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR MAY BE CRACKED.
The risk: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WOULD NOT SUSTAIN SEAT BELT LOADS INA CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
The remedy: REPLACE TOP PLATE WELDMENT, INCLUDING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR, ON SEAT PEDESTALS.
BOSTROM CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
90V020000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Jan 7, 1990
748 units potentially affected
The defect: THE TELEVISION MOUNTED IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET MAY BE INSECURELY MOUNTED, AND COULD VIBRATE LOOSE AND FALL.
The risk: FALLING TV COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, OR COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: ADD TWO RETAINING BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE TV FROM MOVING OUT OF ITS CABINET.
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA92027ClosedEngineering Analysis

WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET

Opened Jul 29, 1992
Closed Apr 28, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITY
PE92037ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Opened Apr 1, 1992
Closed Jul 29, 1992

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITYLed to recall 93V065000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 12
Visibility
Filed Dec 24, 2003

I HAVE A 1990 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 32' THAT I PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. BOTH OF MY WINDSHIELDS ARE POPPING OUT. THE GLASS REPAIR PLACE THAT I TOOK IT TO SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF THEM AND THEY CAN NOT GET THEM BACK IN PLACE.*AK THE FIN IS [XXX] AND THE VIN IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10051063
Incident
Dec 21, 2003
Mileage
64,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 31, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE TURNPIKE, MOTORHOME LOST ITS RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE DUAL TIRE FROM THE AXLE, THE TIRE STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR OF THE MOTORHOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF CAMPER WHICH HAS A FIVE INCH HOLE FROM THE TIRE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CENTER RIM WORE OUT RESULTING IN THE REAR OUTER TIRE TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE AXLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-91-322)*JB

NHTSA ID
562274
Incident
Jun 17, 2001
Suspension
Filed Jun 5, 2001

I BOUGHT THE RV FROM LANDRYS THEY WERE INFORMED FROM ME THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS BROKE THEY SAID THEY KNEW NOTHING OF IT BASICALLY I HAD TO BUY IT AS IS OR WALK BACK TO MINN MORRYDE SAID THEY WOULD SEND ME PARTS FOR FREE BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED FROM THE FACTORY.*AK

NHTSA ID
746457
Body & structureSteering
Filed Oct 17, 1999

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ID
713443
Incident
May 1, 1993
Fuel system
Filed Jun 21, 1999

REPLACEMENT OF TWO FAULTY FUEL PUMPS. MJS

NHTSA ID
546224
Incident
Jul 7, 1995
BrakesSteering
Filed Dec 18, 1997

OWNER HAD NUMEROUS POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS REPLACED WHICH WAS NOT THE PROBLEM.OWNER STATES POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE CAUSED BRAKE BOOSTER TO GO OUT. ALSO ,STEERING FAILURE, HOSE APPEARS TO GET CRIMPED, CAUSING FLUIDS TO BACKUP.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
818947
Incident
Aug 19, 1997
Electrical
Filed Sep 9, 1997

WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE AND CUTTING OFF THE IGNITON SWITCH THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN AND THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *AK

NHTSA ID
816182
Incident
Sep 8, 1997
BrakesEngineSteering+1 more
Filed Mar 19, 1997

MOTOR REBUILT.

NHTSA ID
515562

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Bounder by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025110—
2024020—
2023160—
2022350—
2021260—
2020250—
2019020—
2018450—
2017340—
2016520—
2015610—
2014330—
2013010—
2012110—
2011220—
2010130—
2009110—
2008320—
2007560—
2006680—
2005175150.9
20042810150.9
2003138145.8
2002125144.8
2001850—
2000133039.9
1999351139.6
1998243148.6
1997295044.7
1996242038.7
1995101031.6
1994201037.0
1993113046.6
1992700—
1991520—
1990Viewing123253.6
1989124—
1988230—
1987030—
1986020—
1985010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.