2004 Fleetwood Bounder: recalls and complaints

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• 09V1980002 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Air
• 08V32000015 Jul 2008Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 07V12000019 Mar 2007Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 06V3880004 Oct 2006Engine and Engine Cooling
• 06V11500012 Apr 2006Electrical System
• 04V45400027 Sep 2004Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
• 04V35200020 Jul 2004Trailer Hitches
• 04V08700018 Feb 2004Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 03V4520004 Nov 2003Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 03V34400016 Sep 2003Equipment / Mechanical / Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer

1. 09V198000Received 2 Jun 2009. 509 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC..

2. 08V320000Received 15 Jul 2008. 70,101 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle INC. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2008.

3. 07V120000Received 19 Mar 2007. 167,096 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle INC. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2007.

4. 06V388000Received 4 Oct 2006. 7,858 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC..

5. 06V115000Received 12 Apr 2006. 7,205 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101 "controls and displays" and no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC..

6. 04V454000Received 27 Sep 2004. 18 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain motorhomes do not have brake lights that illuminate considerably brighter than the running or turn signal lamps if all are on at the same time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition may result in a crash if the following vehicle's operator is unaware that you have applied your brakes.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and modify the wiring harness. The recall began on october 1, 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 40903. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2004.

7. 04V352000Received 20 Jul 2004. 8,969 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 40715. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Aug 2004.

8. 04V087000Received 18 Feb 2004. 735 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Airxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airxcel at 719-676-2326 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC..

9. 03V452000Received 4 Nov 2003. 60,877 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

   Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC..

10. 03V344000Received 16 Sep 2003. 1,100 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis, the hydraulic hose operating the leveling jack system was routed so it places the hose too close to the engine exhaust. The hot exhaust can cause the hydraulic hose to melt or abrade, releasing hydraulic fluid.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and replace damaged hoses and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. Owner notification is expected to begin october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

    Report filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 30908. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2003.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

1

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

25 Sep 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder?

324,468 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Fleetwood Bounder have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns for the Fleetwood Bounder, model years 1985 to 2026. 10 of them name the 2004 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder name most often?

Visibility: 7 of 26 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Fleetwood Bounder open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.