Fleetwood Bounder 1988
Model Bounder made in 1988 by Fleetwood got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and steering.
Model 1988
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
88V097000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 11/01/1986 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 07/19/1988 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/24/1988 | 07/01/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Misrouted battery cables could come in contact with hot oil cooler lines or sharp objects and damage the insulation. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in an electrical short and possibly afire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Reroute and replace battery cables as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: electrical/battery cables.vehicle description: class a motorhomes. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
92V052000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 06/01/1986 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 20413 | 05/26/1992 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/14/1992 | 04/23/1992 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The steering column shaft nut retaining clip may be missing. under certain conditions, the lack of a retaining clip will allow the nut to work loose and the steering wheel to separate from the steering column. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspect steering assembly for a steering wheel nut retaining clip. if clip is missing, install a steering wheel nut retaining clip, or have a dealer inspect and install a clip. fleetwood advises owners not to operate the motorhomes until a steering wheel nut inspection and clip installation is completed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: motorhomes built on a general motors p30 chassis.note: fleet enterprises, inc. indicates that someone other than the dealer caninspect the motorhome and install the missing clips. should the correctiveaction be accomplished by someone other than a fleetwood dealer, theinstructions provided must be followed carefully. | |||||||||||||||
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | ||||||||||||||||
89V053000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 3766 | 03/24/1989 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/29/1989 | 04/13/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Spare tire carrier may fail in service allowing the tire and wheel assembly to drop onto the ground. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This would create a safety hazard and/or roadobstruction. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Repair to prevent tire carrier failure. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: spare tire.vehicle description: motorhomes. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
07/26/1998 | |||
While driving there was a noise heard coming from under the motorhome. when pulling to the side of the road, driver noticed that the fuel tank was dragging under the motorhome. the fuel tank has not been replaced. *ak | |||
Gas tank is developing hair line cracks and auto is leaking gas. tt |