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2016 Fleetwood Bounder

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
5
Latest May 27, 2025
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.
2
Latest Dec 4, 2019
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 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Fleetwood Bounder, most frequently naming the brakes, visibility and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Brakes225.0%
  • Visibility225.0%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Seat belts112.5%
  • Steering112.5%
  • Suspension112.5%

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

2 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
19V860000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 4, 2019
3,241 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
The 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.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 191125REVView on NHTSA.gov
17V584000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Sep 20, 2017
934 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
The 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.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 170914REVView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed May 27, 2025

Upon inspecting the bottom of my RV after my trip. I noticed the following: Rear sway bar bushing/ saddle bracket became loose. Lost 1 bolt (bottom) and the other (upper) bolt is loose. The upper bolt holding the rubber bushing and saddle bracket and saddle bracket is bent. 2016 Fleetwood Bounder 35K.

NHTSA ID
11663145
Incident
May 11, 2025
Visibility
Filed Aug 10, 2020

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.

NHTSA ID
11348484
Incident
Jan 1, 2018
Seat beltsVisibility
Filed Mar 1, 2018

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

NHTSA ID
11075604
Incident
Sep 30, 2017
Mileage
2,500 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Nov 14, 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 .

NHTSA ID
11046089
Incident
Nov 8, 2017
Mileage
3,970 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 30, 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. *JS

NHTSA ID
10817141
Incident
Dec 11, 2015
Mileage
1,869 mi

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—
2016Viewing520—
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—
1990123253.6
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.