2010 Fleetwood Bounder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2011-01-28 · campaign 11V074000 · 88 vehicles
Defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED MAY NOT ACTIVATE IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: FLEETWOOD RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly 2011-01-07 · campaign 11V009000 · 11 vehicles
Defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SOUTHWIND AND MODEL YEAR 2010 BOUNDER CLASS-A MOTOR HOMES. THE LPG TANK CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING SHACKLE CARRIER BOLT AND DAMAGE THE LPG TANK.
Risk: THE DAMAGE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED RELEASE OF LPG GAS AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH, INJURY OR LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE PROPANE TANK AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PROPANE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2010-06-09 · campaign 10V251000 · 44 vehicles
Defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 BOUNDER, BOUNDER CLASSIC, FIESTA, SOUTHWIND AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 11, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT ON WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS AND WITH GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH REMY ALTERNATOR. A LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR'S VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OCCUR.
Risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-158. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2010-07-01 · PUB-10199FRV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fleetwood rv: possible oil leak due oil fill hose contacting sharp/rough edge of floor. *pe
What owners report
2011-02-22 · Structure · 771 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2010 fleetwood bounder rv. the contact stated that the hydraulic leveling jacks were bent and were unable to retract back into the housing. as a result, the contact was unable to drive or make use of any of the fixtures. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the hydraulic leveling system failed. the manufacturer …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.