Fleetwood Bounder Diesel 2006
Model Bounder Diesel made in 2006 by Fleetwood got 3 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and structure. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2006
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V032000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 06/20/2005 to 09/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 02/27/2006 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/08/2006 | 02/08/2006 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification. the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. the correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. the same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. if necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 60123.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V240000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 12/06/2005 to 04/26/2006 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 06V055000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 09/01/2005 to 12/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1236 | 03/17/2006 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/23/2006 | 02/23/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no.60220.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel. the contact stated that the cabinetry on the ceiling above the driver is becoming loose from the ceiling frame. the cabinetry houses the television and television components and he is concerned that if it continues to loosen, the television and its components could fall on top of the driver. the dealer stated that he would have to be responsible for the repairs. fleetwood's customer service department claimed that the warranty was no longer valid; therefore, they were not responsible. the contact believes that a recall should be issued. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 18,000. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 12000 | 1 | 08/06/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel. after parking the vehicle, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the passenger side. he then discovered that the tire compartment was split from top to bottom, and along the crease. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the compartment was not strong enough to hold the tire. the current mileage was 13,000 and failure mileage was 12,000. updated 07/29/08.*lj update 08/06/08 | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Fogging of dual pane windows in 2006 fleetwood bounder deisel motorhome manufactured by se gi | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | PONTIAC | 61764 | PONTIAC RV |