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2020 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.
2
Latest Dec 5, 2024
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.
5
Latest May 18, 2023
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Fleetwood Bounder, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and suspension categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

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

5 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

TRAILER HITCHES

May 18, 2023
1,186 units potentially affected
The defect: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer and 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The tow hitch may become damaged due to stress or vehicle overloading, which can cause the tow vehicle to separate from the motorhome.
The risk: A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 230516REV.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 230516REVView on NHTSA.gov

SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC

Aug 30, 2022
4,395 units potentially affected
The defect: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2021-2023 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Navigator, Armada, Nautica, 2023 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Rambler Eclipse, 2021 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE, 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta, 2022-2023 Fleetwood Frontier, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, and 2019 Holiday Rambler Augusta motorhomes. The hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured, or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.
The risk: A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the hydraulic hoses for chafing or heat damage, and install hose protection, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
REV Recreation GroupView on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING; STRUCTURE:BODY

May 26, 2021
538 units potentially affected
The defect: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Fleetwood Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model, and 2018-2021 Fleetwood Southwind Model P motorhomes. The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.
The risk: Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
The remedy: Dealers will reseal the floor area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 210521REV.
REV Recreation GroupManufacturer number 210521REVView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Fleetwood Bounder built on a 2019 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated that fumes were entering the vehicle. The carbon monoxide alarm had engaged. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V860000 (Equipment), and 23V351000 (Trailer Hitches); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID
11628983
Incident
Apr 1, 2024
Mileage
30,000 mi
Suspension
Filed May 4, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Fleetwood Bounder constructed on a 2020 Ford F59 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V731000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the nearest dealers were located nearly 200 to 300 miles away, which would require the contact to drive the RV over mountains to reach dealers. Additionally, the dealers refused to service any RVs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The RV manufacturer customer service was made aware of the issue but could not offer the contact a solution. The contact stated that a local dealer RV repair center offered to perform the recall repair however, they authorization was needed from the manufacturer to perform the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer was not willing to authorize the RV center to repair the RV. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11520489
Incident
Sep 30, 2022

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

212322REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

The attached dealer service bulletin regarding Product Upgrade campaign 212322REV was emailed 1/07/2022 to all REV RV dealers. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Bulletin is to inform REV RV dealers on the need to inspect and, if necessary, enhance the securing of lines/hoses, cables or, wire harnesses on certain model year 2020, 2021 and, 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes. On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and, or wire harnesses not being adequately secured.

212322REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about Product Upgrade 212322REV affecting certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes CONDITION: On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and or wire harnesses not be adequately secured.

212322REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this owner notification letter is to inform the owners of certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes of the Product Upgrade 212322REV CONDITION: On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and or wire harnesses not be adequately secured.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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
2020Viewing250
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
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.