Fleetwood Bounder 1990
Model Bounder made in 1990 by Fleetwood got 38 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering and unknown or other.
Model 1990
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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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
90V060000 | BOSTROM CORPORATION | from 02/01/1990 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 155 | 03/13/1990 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/26/1990 | 03/30/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Metal formed ends of seat belt anchorage bar may be cracked. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Seat belt anchorages would not sustain seat belt loads ina crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace top plate weldment, including seat belt anchorage bar, on seat pedestals. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Note:kustom fit, a division of bostrom seating, inc., initiated this recall and will implement the recall action on the seats installed in motorhomes at fleetwood enterprises, inc. dealerships.system: seat belt anchorages.vehicle description: 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. | |||||||||||||||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
90V020000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 10/01/1989 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 748 | 02/23/1990 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 01/07/1990 | 02/22/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The television mounted in the front overhead cabinet may be insecurely mounted, and could vibrate loose and fall. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Falling tv could strike the driver or front seat passenger, or could distract the driver's attention, creating the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Add two retaining brackets to prevent the tv from moving out of its cabinet. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: other equipment - tv.vehicle category: motorhome. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VISIBILITY | ||||||
PE92037 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 04/01/1992 | 07/29/1992 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | 93V065000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA92027 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/29/1992 | 04/28/1993 | WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Battery does not stay charged. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Circuit breakers trip, also voltage problems. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
09/08/1997 | |||
When parking the vehicle and cutting off the igniton switch the engine continues to run and the switch is in the off position. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Recall repairs to wiring harness (94v-130.001) not performed due to part availability. *skd | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
05/01/1993 | 10/01/1992 | ||
No summary | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
1 | |||
Fire shooting from tail pipe due to crankcase leakage. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
1 | |||
Motor rebuilt. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
11/28/1995 | 1 | 12/21/1989 | |
Flames come up the carburetor inside the cocah and out the tail pipe right at the passenger's side door. michelin tires, radial, 8r195xzalrf, experienced blowout in the middle on the side. tag axle twists and rubs brakes causing lock up, bushings keep falling out. steering column faulty. cruise control does not disengage. *slc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
07/31/1996 | 1 | ||
Exhaust manifold leak. | |||
Fire was shooting from the tailpipe. | |||
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Jack failed, also jack springs broke. | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Refrigerator and ice maker problems. | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Waste container system problems, causing odor. | |||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Hot water heater does not stay on. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
07/07/1995 | 2 | 02/14/1991 | |
Replacement of two faulty fuel pumps. mjs | |||
OTHER | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Tables are loose/tv fell from cabinet/mirrors fell off/step broke off. | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Dashboard moves. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Axle wheel rubbed against brakes. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
Brakes lock up. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
08/19/1997 | 3 | ||
Owner had numerous power brake boosters replaced which was not the problem.owner states power steering pump hose caused brake booster to go out. also ,steering failure, hose appears to get crimped, causing fluids to backup.owner is very concerned about the problem. *ak | |||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
Steering gear defective. | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
08/19/1997 | 3 | ||
Owner had numerous power brake boosters replaced which was not the problem.owner states power steering pump hose caused brake booster to go out. also ,steering failure, hose appears to get crimped, causing fluids to backup.owner is very concerned about the problem. *ak | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
05/01/1993 | 10/01/1992 | ||
No summary | |||
07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
Steering column defective. | |||
15 | |||
Steering wheel retaining clip, that ensures the nut holding steering wheel to steering shaft does not come off steering shaft, has been missing, causing loss of steering control prior to/after recall repairs (92v-052). *ak | |||
11/28/1995 | 1 | 12/21/1989 | |
Flames come up the carburetor inside the cocah and out the tail pipe right at the passenger's side door. michelin tires, radial, 8r195xzalrf, experienced blowout in the middle on the side. tag axle twists and rubs brakes causing lock up, bushings keep falling out. steering column faulty. cruise control does not disengage. *slc | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Holes under the dash in the fire wall. | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
11/01/1996 | |||
Structure/frame and members to the body cracked, the parts are not heavy enough, cracked while driving, mfr. of the mor-ryde co. *ak | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Floors giving/walls coming loose/ceiling coming down/fiberglass outer shell bubbling/sealing air leaks/roof penetrations. | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
1 | 05/01/2001 | ||
I bought the rv from landrys they were informed from me that the suspension was broke they said they knew nothing of it basically i had to buy it as is or walk back to minn morryde said they would send me parts for free but i have been told there was a recall and it should have been fixed from the factory.*ak | |||
11/28/1995 | 1 | 12/21/1989 | |
Flames come up the carburetor inside the cocah and out the tail pipe right at the passenger's side door. michelin tires, radial, 8r195xzalrf, experienced blowout in the middle on the side. tag axle twists and rubs brakes causing lock up, bushings keep falling out. steering column faulty. cruise control does not disengage. *slc | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
Front suspension is not within specification on all adjustments. | |||
TIRES | |||
11/28/1995 | 1 | 12/21/1989 | |
Flames come up the carburetor inside the cocah and out the tail pipe right at the passenger's side door. michelin tires, radial, 8r195xzalrf, experienced blowout in the middle on the side. tag axle twists and rubs brakes causing lock up, bushings keep falling out. steering column faulty. cruise control does not disengage. *slc | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
11/28/1995 | 1 | 12/21/1989 | |
Flames come up the carburetor inside the cocah and out the tail pipe right at the passenger's side door. michelin tires, radial, 8r195xzalrf, experienced blowout in the middle on the side. tag axle twists and rubs brakes causing lock up, bushings keep falling out. steering column faulty. cruise control does not disengage. *slc | |||
04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
Intermittent surging. | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
12/21/2003 | 64000 | 2 | 06/02/2003 |
I have a 1990 fleetwood bounder 32' that i purchased from a private owner. both of my windshields are popping out. the glass repair place that i took it to said that they have had several of them and they can not get them back in place.*ak the fin is 733hl7130723 and the vin is 1gbkp37n0l3305464 | |||
WHEELS | |||
06/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Wheels not offset far enough to prevent dual tires from rubbing together, thus creating heat which destroys tire cords. *aw | |||
WHEELS - RIM | |||
06/17/2001 | 1 | ||
While traveling on the turnpike, motorhome lost its right rear outside dual tire from the axle, the tire struck the right rear of the motorhome causing damage to the right side of camper which has a five inch hole from the tire, it was discovered that the center rim wore out resulting in the rear outer tire to break away from the axle. (ohio traffic crash report #10-91-322)*jb |