AutoDefect IQ

2012 Fleetwood Bounder problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (1)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

97 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

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Service bulletins
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Crashes reported
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Fires reported
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Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Electrical System:wiring 2011-05-24 · campaign 11V298000 · 703 vehicles

Defect: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS

Risk: A DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS VEHICLE "SHUT DOWN", AND/OR LEAD TO A FIRE, AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INJURY, OR DEATH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.

What owners report

2012-04-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,900 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2012 fleet wood bounder rv. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 5,900. updated 05/10/…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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