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2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, describing incidents dated March 1, 2008 to March 12, 2010.

Most-cited components

  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10329930 · Filed

    FOGGING OF DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL MOTORHOME MANUFACTURED BY SE GI. *TR

  • ODI #10259741 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10231188 · Filed

    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…

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REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #08V240000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported June 3, 2008 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,263 vehicles

Owners notified September 25, 2008 · Vehicles built December 6, 2005 – April 26, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

ENTRY STEP

NHTSA #06V055000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2006 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,236 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 60220 · Owners notified March 17, 2006 · Vehicles built September 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CERTIFICATION LABEL

NHTSA #06V032000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported February 8, 2006 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 42 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 60123 · Owners notified February 27, 2006 · Vehicles built June 20, 2005 – September 1, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

OVERLOADING COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECTING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

INCORRECT TOW HITCH CERTIFICATION LABEL

NHTSA #05V333000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2005 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,435 vehicles

Fleetwood campaign 50719 · Owners notified August 4, 2005 · Vehicles built June 1, 2004 – April 11, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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