Fleetwood Bounder 2011

Model Bounder made in 2011 by Fleetwood got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, diesel. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
11V399000FLEETWOOD RV, INC.from 06/07/2010 to 08/26/2010V (Vehicle)359ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.08/03/201108/04/2011
Defect SummaryFleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2010 american eagle, american tradition, discovery, revolution le, and model year 2011 american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder classic, discovery, expedition, providence, revolution le, and southwind class a motor homes equipped with murray or siemens brand circuit breakers. these circuit breakers have a non-conforming spring clip plug-in assembly that breaks or fails to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation. this could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood's safety recall number is 110728frv.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 .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
11V298000FLEETWOOD RV, INC.from 05/24/2010 to 12/10/2010V (Vehicle)70306/28/2011MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.05/24/201105/26/2011
Defect SummaryFleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. a wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. the close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
Consequence SummaryA damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle shut down, and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
NotesFleetwood's safety recall no. 110520frv.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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
PUB-10199FRV07/01/201010040691Ready09/07/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
10/15/20100
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 fleetwood american eagle rv (na). the contact stated whenever the engine or generator were in operation an extremely strong odor of diesel fumes would emit inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on six different times for the same issue. the technician was able to locate a diesel fuel leakage, and repaired the vehicle. the failure continued to persist; however, there were no resolutions. the fumes contributed to migraine headaches and breathing difficulties. the contact had potential health concerns due to the hazardous fumes. the failure initiated on the same day the vehicle was purchased. the manufacture was notified. the failure mileage was 0. js