Fleetwood Bounder 2012
Model Bounder made in 2012 by Fleetwood got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2012
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V298000 | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. | from 05/16/2011 to 06/14/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 703 | 06/28/2011 | MFR | FLEETWOOD RV, INC. | 05/24/2011 | 05/26/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fleetwood 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood'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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 5900 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 fleet wood bounder rv. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 5,900. kmj | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 5900 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2012 fleet wood bounder. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 5,900. pm | |||