Fleetwood Bounder Diesel 2005
Model Bounder Diesel made in 2005 by Fleetwood got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, visibility. The car had one investigation (equipment). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2005
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V333000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 06/01/2004 to 04/11/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 2435 | 08/04/2005 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/27/2005 | 07/27/2005 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification. the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. it is important that these ratings not be exceeded. failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. if owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. the recall began august 4, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 50719. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||
| PE06005 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 01/20/2006 | 05/02/2006 | INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT | ||
| This investigation was opened based on odi's receipt of a congressional letter on behalf of a constituent.the constituent reported incidents where the slide out room of his motor home would inadvertently move (extend) during highway use.odi was concerned that a fully extended slide out would degrade the vehicle's dynamic handling characteristics and/or possibly impact an object or another vehicle, resulting in a crash.odi contacted fleetwood and discovered that slide out rooms were installed in motor homes, travel trailers and folding trailers. as part of the investigation odi visited a rv show and the fleetwood paxinos plant to examine slide outs in various new make and model vehicles and gain an understanding of how the systems work.during the investigation odi learned that there are two methods used to extend slide out rooms.some manufacturers use hydraulic systems and others, such as fleetwood, use an electric motor. (continued on page 2) | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was parked and slides extended running on generator. lighting seemed to dim and would flicker. have new house batteries, inverter was rebuilt. we were in the front of coach our dog indicated something was wrong and was barking in the bedroom area. upon inspection found smoke coming from the 12v fuse center. opened door and center bolt was glowing and fuses were too hot to touch. shut down 12v and the fuses cooled down. turning power back on did not duplicate issue until the 12v accessories were turned on (lighting, fans etc.). switched coach to shore power (shut down generator) and fuses did not get as hot. dealer replaced the fuse center and problem was resolved. had we been away from the coach or the dog did not alert us, this may have not ended well. the dealer says he has seen this before claims it is the way the power wire feeds the fuse bus causing the wire to loosen. suggest that all owners have this checked. *tr | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Vehicle was parked and slides extended running on generator. lighting seemed to dim and would flicker.have new house batteries, inverter was rebuilt. we were in the front of coach our dog indicated something was wrong and was barking in the bedroom area. upon inspection found smoke coming from the 12v fuse center. opened door and center bolt was glowing and fuses were too hot to touch. shut down 12v and the fuses cooled down. turning power back on did not duplicate issue until the 12v accessories were turned on (lighting, fans etc.). switched coach to shore power (shut down generator) and fuses did not get as hot. dealer replaced the fuse center and problem was resolved. had we been away from the coach or the dog did not alert us, this may have not ended well. the dealer says he has seen this before claims it is the way the power wire feeds the fuse bus causing the wire to loosen. suggest that all owners have this checked. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 33310 | 4 | 07/27/2005 |
| Dt: 2005 fleetwood bounder(model 34m). this is the second owner. the windshield wipers failed. the manufacturer was contacted ,and they stated has to be seen by an authorized dealer. the closest dealer that will look at the vehicle is 400 miles away. the previous owner stated he had the same problem. according to the dealership where he purchased the fleetwood was having this problem with the early 2005 bounders. the local dealer will not look at the vehicle because it was not purchased there. the blower in the dashboard was not working. *ak the windshield wipers stopped working during heavy rain. the problem was from a circuit breaker failing which caused other componets to fail. the consumer stated the windshield wipers needed to be on a separate breaker. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 33310 | 4 | 07/27/2005 |
| Dt: 2005 fleetwood bounder(model 34m). this is the second owner. the windshield wipers failed. the manufacturer was contacted ,and they stated has to be seen by an authorized dealer. the closest dealer that will look at the vehicle is 400 miles away. the previous owner stated he had the same problem. according to the dealership where he purchased the fleetwood was having this problem with the early 2005 bounders. the local dealer will not look at the vehicle because it was not purchased there. the blower in the dashboard was not working. *ak the windshield wipers stopped working during heavy rain. the problem was from a circuit breaker failing which caused other componets to fail. the consumer stated the windshield wipers needed to be on a separate breaker. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | SESFNER | LAZY DAYS RV SALES |