Fleetwood Bounder 2007
Model Bounder made in 2007 by Fleetwood got 12 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, other and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, service brakes, electric. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, air.
Model 2007
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V388000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 01/09/2004 to 07/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 7858 | 09/01/2006 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/04/2006 | 10/12/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V504000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 01/04/2007 to 09/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 133 | 01/11/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/25/2007 | 10/31/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase. water can short out the electronic control relay for the slide-out room control mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and if necessary, relocate certain electrical components and seal associated compartments from the elements. the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 71004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V240000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 06/07/2006 to 06/07/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1263 | 09/25/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/03/2008 | 06/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. a low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during june 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V503000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/14/2007 to 07/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 46 | 01/11/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/25/2007 | 10/31/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and if necessary, relocate certain electrical components and seal associated compartments from the elements. the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 71003.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V198000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 509 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/02/2009 | 06/01/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 07162 | 02/01/2008 | PUB-07162 | 10022825 | Electric levelers may fail to operate properly due to an open circuit in the sensor harness, or a control module that does not function per design. *kb updated 6/14/10. *pe | 09/28/2007 |
| 0271 | 01/01/2008 | PU-07162 | 10022211 | Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe | 07/23/2007 |
| 0274 | 06/01/2007 | 07163 | 10022079 | Condensation may accumulate inside the electric leveler protective brake boot resulting in corrosion of the leveler brake. *kb updated on 10/01/07 *nj | 07/05/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
| 07163 | 02/01/2009 | 10022565 | Accumulation of moisture inside the electric leveler motor brake boot. this causes corrosion of the leveler brake and subsequent seizure of the leveler motor. fleetwood. *kb updated 7/6/09. *pe | 08/21/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 12/01/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood bounder. the vehicle was equipped with a norcold refrigerator, model number 1200lr1m. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09e027000 (equipment). the manufacturer was notified on numerous occasions pertaining to the recall defect; however there was no assistance provided. in addition, the dealer informed that the recall part was unavailable and they were uncertain of the arrival date for the part. the serial number was 9338242. the vin was unavailable. there was no failure mileage. js | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 800 | 20 | 12/19/2006 |
| 2007 fleetwood bounder motorhome. drivers's side slide-out moves out anywhere between 2 to 18 inches while driving vehicle. vehicle has been taken to dealers twice for diagnosis/repair. first time was diagnosed with alignment problem and the slide-out was aligned. second time was diagnosed as brake release problem. both times repairs were unsuccessful. manufacturer wants to try to again repair slide-out, however, after both repair attempts, the slide-out did not malfunction until it had been drivin between 200 and 500 miles. therefore, we are afraid to have a 3rd repair done and not be able to know if it has been corrected until it has been driving hundreds of miles. the last 2 times slide-out came out while driving on california freeway. once was about 12 inches, last time was about 18 inches. we could easily be hit by one of the many large trucks on the freeway if it should happen again. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 12/30/2006 | 2900 | 10 | 12/22/2006 |
| Cruise control gets stock. when engaging acceleration mode and speed accelerate to more than 10 increments miles when driving at highway speeds. depressing decelerate will not lower the speed at all. cruise control must be disengaged to stop deceleration. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/01/2009 | |||
| Foggy double windows in the drivers cab of a 2007 fleetwood bounder. se-gi windows. could not see rear view mirrors. we had the inside pane of the starionary window taken out by a glass installer. we got no help from fleetwood or se-gi. 7 of 10 windows are fogging. we first notice it a year and a half after we bought the new motorhome. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MURRIETA | GIANT RV |