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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
90V060000BOSTROM CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1990 to 03/01/1990V (Vehicle)15503/13/1990MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.03/26/199003/30/1990
Defect SummaryMetal formed ends of seat belt anchorage bar may be cracked.
Consequence SummarySeat belt anchorages would not sustain seat belt loads ina crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective SummaryReplace top plate weldment, including seat belt anchorage bar, on seat pedestals.
NotesNote: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
92V052000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 06/01/1986 to 10/01/1989V (Vehicle)2041305/26/1992ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.04/14/199204/23/1992
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummarySteering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryInspect 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.
NotesSystem: 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
90V020000FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.from 10/01/1989 to 02/01/1990V (Vehicle)74802/23/1990MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.01/07/199002/22/1990
Defect SummaryThe television mounted in the front overhead cabinet may be insecurely mounted, and could vibrate loose and fall.
Consequence SummaryFalling tv could strike the driver or front seat passenger, or could distract the driver's attention, creating the potential for an accident.
Corrective SummaryAdd two retaining brackets to prevent the tv from moving out of its cabinet.
NotesSystem: other equipment - tv.vehicle category: motorhome.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY
PE92037FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.04/01/199207/29/1992WINDSHIELD WIPERS93V065000
 There is no summary currently available
EA92027FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/29/199204/28/1993WIPER MOUNTING BRACKET
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04/23/19953
 Battery does not stay charged.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
04/23/19953
 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
04/23/19953
 Recall repairs to wiring harness (94v-130.001) not performed due to part availability. *skd
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
05/01/199310/01/1992
 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
11/28/1995112/21/1989
 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
07/31/19961
 Exhaust manifold leak.
 Fire was shooting from the tailpipe.
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
04/23/19953
 Jack failed, also jack springs broke.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
04/23/19953
 Refrigerator and ice maker problems.
04/23/19953
 Waste container system problems, causing odor.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
04/23/19953
 Hot water heater does not stay on.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07/07/1995202/14/1991
 Replacement of two faulty fuel pumps. mjs
OTHER
04/23/19953
 Tables are loose/tv fell from cabinet/mirrors fell off/step broke off.
04/23/19953
 Dashboard moves.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
04/23/19953
 Axle wheel rubbed against brakes.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
07/25/19961
 Brakes lock up.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
08/19/19973
 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)
07/25/19961
 Steering gear defective.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
08/19/19973
 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
05/01/199310/01/1992
 No summary
07/25/19961
 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
11/28/1995112/21/1989
 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
04/23/19953
 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
04/23/19953
 Floors giving/walls coming loose/ceiling coming down/fiberglass outer shell bubbling/sealing air leaks/roof penetrations.
SUSPENSION
105/01/2001
 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
11/28/1995112/21/1989
 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
07/25/19961
 Front suspension is not within specification on all adjustments.
TIRES
11/28/1995112/21/1989
 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
11/28/1995112/21/1989
 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
04/23/19953
 Intermittent surging.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
12/21/200364000206/02/2003
 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
06/01/19931
 Wheels not offset far enough to prevent dual tires from rubbing together, thus creating heat which destroys tire cords. *aw
WHEELS - RIM
06/17/20011
 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