Owners have filed 24 complaints
about the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA between 2005 and 2017.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 15 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 50
Against the median year of the Fleetwood Bounder. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 86
16.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
83% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2005 compares with every other Fleetwood Bounder
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2005 Fleetwood Bounder
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
937.5%
0 crashes, 4 fires · median 17,000 mi
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
729.2%
Median failure at 15,185 miles
Equipment & Accessories
28.3%
Median failure at 12,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
14.2%
Median failure at 30,000 miles
Lights
14.2%
Median failure at 40,000 miles
Suspension
14.2%
Median failure at 4,300 miles
Body & Structure
14.2%
Median failure at 40,000 miles
Steering
14.2%
Median failure at 4,300 miles
Electrical System
14.2%
Median failure at 40,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
417.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
939.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1043.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 2005peak 4Feb 2017
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE06005Opened 20 Jan 2006Closed 2 May 2006EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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 SHO...
Recalls on the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2009215702 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain motorhomes, the brake calipers may stick in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end which, if undetected, could eventually lead to soft brake pedal condition due to brake fluid boil. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Recall 200919116 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than to the exterior. This is only a concern when the refrigerator is operated in the LPG mode. Improper venting of the exhaust may result in heat damage to the interior of the refrigerator cabinet. This could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a baffle in the rear of the cabinet to divert exhaust to the exterior vent.
Recall 200824611,692 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary burner housing.
Recall 2006235252 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain motorhomes equipped with Workhorse Custom Chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.
Recall 20062081,501 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain motorhomes equipped with Workhorse Custom Chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.
Recall 200614422 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, an incorrect steering shaft may have been installed during vehicle assembly. As a result, the shaft could become loose at the steering box during tight steering manoeuvres. If this occurs, steering control could be lost, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts.
Recall 200522737 units in Canada
Label
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Diesel engine, the tow hitch receiver information label incorrectly lists the weight carrying capacity value of 10,000 lbs and tongue weight value of 1,000 lbs. The correct weight carrying capacity value is 5,000 lbs and the tongue weight value is 500 lbs. Correction: Owners will be provided with corrected tow hitch weight information labels and installation instructions.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 30,000 milesTucson, AZ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COOLING UNIT IN THE NORCOLD 1200LRIM FAILED SPEWING AMMONIA. I HAD THE UNIT REPLACED BY AN RV SERVICE SHOP. I WAS NOT ADVISED IT WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPLACEMENT.. UNIT WAS PARKED.
NHTSA complaint #10956444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesTucson, AZ
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I44 EAST OF ST.LOUIS, ON 04/14/16 WHEN THE FIRST TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE TREAD HAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND TORE OUT THE WIRING IN THE WHEEL WELL FOR THE 120 VAC AND THE 12 VDC AND DAMAGED 2 COMPARTMENTS AND ABOUT 5 FEET OF THE TAILPIPE WAS CRUSHED. THE SECOND TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE BACK,(04/16/16), ALSO ON THE REAR INSIDE, BLEW OUT WHILE WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I70 7 MILES FROM THE I270 TURNOFF WEST OF CINCINATTI OHIO. THE TREAD HAD ALSO PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND ALSO DAMAGED THE 2 COMPARTMENTS NEAREST THE TIRE WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND THE WIRING WAS ALSO TORN OUT. THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE DAMAGE WAS $11,000. THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED IN BOTH INSTANCES AND WERE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE ,WELL BELOW THE 100 PSI RANGE.
NHTSA complaint #10863536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesTucson, AZ
STRUCTURE:BODY
WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I44 EAST OF ST.LOUIS, ON 04/14/16 WHEN THE FIRST TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE TREAD HAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND TORE OUT THE WIRING IN THE WHEEL WELL FOR THE 120 VAC AND THE 12 VDC AND DAMAGED 2 COMPARTMENTS AND ABOUT 5 FEET OF THE TAILPIPE WAS CRUSHED. THE SECOND TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE BACK,(04/16/16), ALSO ON THE REAR INSIDE, BLEW OUT WHILE WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I70 7 MILES FROM THE I270 TURNOFF WEST OF CINCINATTI OHIO. THE TREAD HAD ALSO PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND ALSO DAMAGED THE 2 COMPARTMENTS NEAREST THE TIRE WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND THE WIRING WAS ALSO TORN OUT. THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE DAMAGE WAS $11,000. THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED IN BOTH INSTANCES AND WERE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE ,WELL BELOW THE 100 PSI RANGE.
NHTSA complaint #10863536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesTucson, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I44 EAST OF ST.LOUIS, ON 04/14/16 WHEN THE FIRST TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE TREAD HAD PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND TORE OUT THE WIRING IN THE WHEEL WELL FOR THE 120 VAC AND THE 12 VDC AND DAMAGED 2 COMPARTMENTS AND ABOUT 5 FEET OF THE TAILPIPE WAS CRUSHED. THE SECOND TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE BACK,(04/16/16), ALSO ON THE REAR INSIDE, BLEW OUT WHILE WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE I70 7 MILES FROM THE I270 TURNOFF WEST OF CINCINATTI OHIO. THE TREAD HAD ALSO PEELED OFF THE TIRE AND ALSO DAMAGED THE 2 COMPARTMENTS NEAREST THE TIRE WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND THE WIRING WAS ALSO TORN OUT. THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE DAMAGE WAS $11,000. THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED IN BOTH INSTANCES AND WERE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE ,WELL BELOW THE 100 PSI RANGE.
NHTSA complaint #10863536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesSouth Prince George, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES AT LOWER SPEEDS, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING SMELL AS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPERS, SEAL, BRAKE PADS, AND HOSES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V198000 (SERVICE BRAKE, AIR). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.
NHTSA complaint #10735417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,371 milesForked River, NJ
VISIBILITY/WIPER
DRIVER SIDE THERMAL PANE WINDOW AND PASSENGER SIDE THERMAL PANE WINDOW SEALS HAVE FAILED RESULTING IN FOG BETWEEN THE WINDOW PANES. WITH NO WAY TO CLEAR THESE WINDOWS, CRITICAL REAR/SIDE VISION IS DIMINISHED SINCE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MUST BE VIEWED THROUGH THESE FOGGED PANES. THIS ONGOING PROBLEM OF DIMINISHED REAR AND SIDE VISION DUE TO THESE FAILED THERMAL SEALS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10505128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesAlta Loma, CA
VISIBILITY
DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FOGGED AS WELL AS WINDOW BEHIND PASSENGER AND ONE OVER SINK. SLOWLY I BELIEVE THEY WILL ALL FAIL. I MADE MIKE THOMPSON RV AWARE OF THE PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, EVERY TIME SAYING IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I AM NOW OUT OF WARRANTY WITH NO OPTIONS BUT TO REPLACE AT MY OWN COST.
NHTSA complaint #10396677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,030 milesNEW Florence, MO
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEET WOOD BOUNDER RV EQUIPPED WITH A FORD MH STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE BECAME FOGGY AND HE COULD NOT SEE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,030. UPDATED 03/07/11
NHTSA complaint #10373339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palmdale, CA
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS WERE FOGGY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. WHILE CLEANING THE WINDOWS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FOG WAS DEVELOPING INSIDE THE WINDOWS SO HE WAS UNABLE TO CLEAN IT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. UPDATED 02/23/11
NHTSA complaint #10372527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesLivermore, CA
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LAMINATION BETWEEN THE DOUBLE PANEL GLASS ON BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS BECAME VERY CLOUDY, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOWS. DUE TO THE FAILURE THE CONTACT COULD NOT USE THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THE VEHICLE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. UPDATED 02/02/11
NHTSA complaint #10371755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesSpokane Valley, WA
VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIVE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER SIDE, INCLUDING THE FRONT DRIVER WINDOW WERE DEFECTIVE AND REMAINED FOGGY, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROADWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE DRIVERS WINDOW WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
NHTSA complaint #10363729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,000 milesHubert, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. THE CONTACT STATED WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO TURN BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT UTILIZED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ALLOW THE BRAKES TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING. ONCE THE BRAKES WERE COOL, THE CONTACT DROVE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V198000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) HOWEVER THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL IN PRODUCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
NHTSA complaint #10347472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesCincinnati, OHFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY NO POWER RESPONSE. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES REMAINED SPONGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT WERE THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SENSOR WHICH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesSAN Diego, CA
VISIBILITY
FOGGED WINDOWS IN MY 2005 FLEETWOOD RV. HARD TO SEE OUT THE DRIVER WINDOW AND SEE SIDE MIRRORS DUE TO HEAVY GLARE FROM THE FOGGING. 11 OUT OF 12 WINDOWS ARE FOGGING IN MY 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 32W CLASS-A MOTORHOME. SE-GI WINDOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10310369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,000 milesPollocksville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THIS IS OUR SECOND COMPLAINT ON THIS PROBLEM FIRST ONE WAS EARLY OCTOBER 2009 AND THE ODI ID# IS 10287151 FOR THE FIRST COMPLAINT. WE HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON OUR FLEETWOOD BOUNDER YESTERDAY 11/29/09 THAT HAS A BREAK RECALL ON IT AND WORKHORSE CHASIS REFUSES TO FIX. THE BRAKES FAILED, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, ALARM SOUNDED, ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND ALSO LIGHT STATING "BRAKE FAILURE,. FORTUNATELY WE WERE NOT GOING VERY FAST AND THERE WAS AN AREA WE COULD PULL OVER AFTER GEARING DOWN. WE CALLED WORKHORSE CHASIS THIS MORNING AND WAS TOLD TO "DRIVE CAREFULLY" TO YOUR DEALER AND WE ARE NOW AT THE DEALER AND WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT WORKHORSE IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR OUR BRAKES UNLESS THEY ARE COMPLETELY "BURNED UP". THIS IS THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO GET WORKHORSE AND THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL LAST TIME WE HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE BRAKES INSPECTED WHICH WAS EARLY OCTOBER 2009.
NHTSA complaint #10294011 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesPollocksville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BAD BRAKE NOISE IN FRONT WHEELS. BRAKES SMOKE AFTER VERY SHORT TRIPS DOWNHILL. HAD DEALER PULL ALL WHEELS SAID THINGS LOOKED FINE. ON THE WAY HOME,LOST SOME PEDAL,BUT CAME BACK. SMOKED BRAKES AGAIN. LET COOL FOR 2 HRS AND EASED ON HOME. NEED TO PULL WHEELS AGAIN AND CHECK. WANT TO CROSS THE COUNTRY IN NOV. AND NOW DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. WORKHORSE SAID THEY CAN'T FIX ANYTHING UNTIL IT FRAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10287151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
TRAILER HITCHES
THE HITCH THAT IS FACTORY INSTALLED BROKE AWAY FROM THE RV DUE TO IT NOT BEING PROPERLY WELDED TO THE FRAME. OUR JEEP BROKE COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE RV WHILE WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WE HAD A CERTIFIED WELDER REPAIR THE RV AND WE ALSO HAVE PICTURES OF THE DEFECTIVE WELD. WE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO WORK THIS OUT WITH FLEETWOOD SINCE THE INCIDENT, BUT THEY KEEP GIVING US THE RUNAROUND. THEY SAY THE WELDER WAS A SUBCONTACTOR FOR THE FACTORY AND THEY WILL NEED TO CONTACT THEM. THIS WAS LAST YEAR AND THEY STILL WILL NOT RETURN OUR CALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10189727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
THE HITCH THAT IS FACTORY INSTALLED BROKE AWAY FROM THE RV DUE TO IT NOT BEING PROPERLY WELDED TO THE FRAME. OUR JEEP BROKE COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE RV WHILE WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WE HAD A CERTIFIED WELDER REPAIR THE RV AND WE ALSO HAVE PICTURES OF THE DEFECTIVE WELD. WE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO WORK THIS OUT WITH FLEETWOOD SINCE THE INCIDENT, BUT THEY KEEP GIVING US THE RUNAROUND. THEY SAY THE WELDER WAS A SUBCONTACTOR FOR THE FACTORY AND THEY WILL NEED TO CONTACT THEM. THIS WAS LAST YEAR AND THEY STILL WILL NOT RETURN OUR CALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10189727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,300 milesTulsa, OK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE TO BE PARKED, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT LEFT. THIS NOISE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE TIE ROD BUSHING AND REPAIRED THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. UPDATED 10/18/2006 -
NHTSA complaint #10166207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,300 milesTulsa, OK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE TO BE PARKED, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT LEFT. THIS NOISE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE TIE ROD BUSHING AND REPAIRED THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. UPDATED 10/18/2006 -
NHTSA complaint #10166207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,008 milesMurrieta, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THE AIR LINES ON MY MOTORHOME WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CAUSING THEM TO RUB TOGETHER IN TRANSIT. EVENTUALLY A HOLE WORE IN ONE OF THE AIR LINES CAUSING MY BRAKES TO TOTALLY FAIL. PLEASE NOTE FREIGHLINER LLC IS THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS. THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. ALSO, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MODEL IS EXPEDITION. I NOTED BOUNDER SINCE IT IS THE MODEL CLOSEST TO MINE.
NHTSA complaint #10121639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.