1996 Fleetwood Bounder Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Visibility621.4%
- Electrical414.3%
- Steering310.7%
- Powertrain (other)310.7%
- Brakes310.7%
- Body & structure27.1%
- Engine27.1%
- Other / unspecified27.1%
- Interior & seats13.6%
- Tires & wheels13.6%
- Fuel system13.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WINDOWS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE WINDOWS WERE FOGGY AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE REVERSING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT BY CLEANING THE WINDOWS; HOWEVER, THE WINDOWS DID NOT CLEAR. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE WINDOWS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V147000 (VISIBILITY). THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED 1996 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER CLASS A MOTORHOME. BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SIDE WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP WITH THIS APPARENTLY HAPPENING BETWEEN THE SANDWICHED PANES OF GLASS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THESE WINDOWS, OR VIEW THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. FROM TALKING TO OTHERS, I UNDERSTAND THIS IS NOT THE EXCEPTION, BUT RATHER THE RULE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, NOISY, POOR GAS MILEAGE.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
VIOLENT SHIMMY FROM THE FRONT END UPON HITTING A DEPRESSION IN THE ROADWAY DUE TO FAILUE OF THE STEERING SHOCK. SHIMMY IS INTERMITTENT, HOWEVER WHEN IT OCCURS IT'S SO VIOLENT IT PULLS THE STEERING WHEEL FROM DRIVERS HANDS WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH.
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, NOISY, POOR GAS MILEAGE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A P30 TRANSMISSION THAT WOULD CAUSE THE DRIVESHAFT TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO CUT THE WHEELS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,557. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
REAR AXLE BEARING LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK .DEALER CHANGED BRAKES, AND REPLACED BEARINGS/WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND AXLE SEAL. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD, VEHICLE ROLLS UNLESS FOOT IS ON BRAKE, RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
EMERGENCY PARKING RAKE FAILURE, THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING TO THE MOTOR HOME TO ROLL. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: CONSUMER HAS MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER WENT INSIDE THE MOTORHOME AND DISCOVERED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS WERE NO LONGER CLEAR. THE WINDOWS HAD TO BE ROLLED DOWN TO SEE OUT OF THEM. THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT SHE BELIEVES THE SEAL AROUND THE WINDOW MAY HAVE LEAKED CAUSING THIS DISCOLORATION AND 0% VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAD A GLASS REPAIRMAN LOOK AT THE WINDOWS AND HE STATED THAT THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE GLASS REPAIRMAN SAID THAT HE THOUGHT IT COULD ALSO BE THE SEAL. THE MOTORHOME SAT FROM DECEMBER UNTIL FEBRUARY WHEN SHE NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOGGING WAS BEGINNING. THE CONSUMER ALSO SAYS THAT VEHICLE WAS IN A RAIN STORM IN THE FIRST PART OF MARCH WHEN WINDOWS ENDED UP TAKING WATER IN BETWEEN THE DOUBLE PANE. CONSUMER FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM HAD BECOME ADVANCED WHILE IN WASHINGTON, AND THEN TRAVELED TO ARIZONA WHERE WINDOWS TOOK ON WATER. *AK *NM
BENT FRAME CAUSED SLIDE OUT ROOM TO OPEN AS WE WERE DRIVING HOME FROM BISMARCK TO SAN RAMON, CA. TOUR AMERICA IN BILLINGS, MONTANA SECURED THE PROBLEM WHICH ALLOWED US TO PROCEED. FREIGHTENED AND SCARED I HAD A HEART ATTACK 11 DAYS LATER. FLEETWOOD WOULD NOT HELP WITH THE FRAME AND SLIDEOUT PROBLEMS. SAID THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO ABUSE BY PREVIOUS OWNER.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, NOISY, POOR GAS MILEAGE.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
MAGIC CHEF STOVE: WHEN USING THE FRONT BURNERS IN THE MOTORHOME VALVES WOULD BE VERY HARD TO TURN OFF. THE BACK BURNERS WORKS FINE. OWNER SPOKE TO MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED THAT MANUFACTURER WOULD REPLACE VALVES & OWNER PAY FOR LABOR. *AK
SLIDING ROOM OF MOTOR HOME SLID OUT FROM A LOCKED POSITION. *DH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THIRD SEAT FACES SIDEWAYS WHEN LOCKED INTO POSITION, WHICH WOULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT. *DSH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TWO RECENT FAILURES PRECEEDED BY PROGRESSIVELY MORE SEVERE VIBRATION. STOPPED: JACKED UP BOTH FRONT WHEELS; VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NOTHING; PROCEEDED. SHORTLY THEREAFTER MASSIVE FAILURE, TREAD SEPARATION APPARENT. TWO OTHER TIRES SHOWED RADIAL LESIONS OR SPLITS. INFLATION TO SPEC AT 80 PSI. WEIGHT (CERTIFIED ) NEAR TIRE MAX LIMIT. TIRE GAGE VERIFIED. HAVE PICTURES OF LAST FAILED TIRE (TREAD SEPARATION) AND RADIAL SPLITTING ON SIDEWALL OF ANOTHER TIRE. (DOT NUMBER: 0650595 TIRESIZE: 235/85R16)
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
I OWN A 1996 BOUNDER MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURED BY FLEETWOOD INDUSTRIES. NO SAFETY DEFECTS MENTIONED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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