Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
The 1997 Fleetwood Bounder has five recall campaigns but no specific owner complaints on file. Recalls include issues with the refrigerator, windshield tint, leveling jacks, slide-out room control, and headlamp wiring. Due to limited data, known issues are not confirmed but should be checked during inspection.
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Fleetwood Bounder has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V120000 REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V147000 FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 205 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V178000 FLEETWOOD/JACK LEVELING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V236000 FLEETWOOD/SLIDE-OUT ROOM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V220000 FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 108, LOW BEAM HEADLAMP NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Refrigerator boiler tube defect
How to check: Inspect refrigerator boiler tube for leaks or damage.
Non-compliant window tint
How to check: Check driver's and passenger's windows for legal tint levels.
Slide-out room electrical short
How to check: Test slide-out room operation for unexpected movement.
Miswiring of headlamp
How to check: Examine headlamp wiring for proper connections.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises or vibrations.
Red flag: Persistent knocking or grinding noises.
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check dashboard for warning lights.
Red flag: Any warning light staying on.
- 03
In motion
What to check: Test brakes for responsiveness and unusual sounds.
Red flag: Squealing or grinding noises.
- 04
Over bumps
What to check: Notice any unusual rattles or noises.
Red flag: Persistent clunking or shaking.
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Assess smoothness of acceleration.
Red flag: Stuttering or hesitating acceleration.
- 06
Full turn
What to check: Check for strange steering vibrations or noises.
Red flag: Difficulty turning or resistance.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all recalls been addressed?
- Any issues with the refrigerator?
- History of slide-out room malfunctions?
- Has the headlamp wiring been inspected?
- Any window tint modifications?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Maintenance records
- Title and registration
- Previous owner history
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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