NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Fleetwood Bounder Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Fleetwood Bounder has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V120000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 2007 · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Potentially affected: 167,096 vehicles
Owners notified May 10, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – July 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 205
NHTSA #98V147000 · Visibility — Windshield · NHTSA notice
Reported June 26, 1998 · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Potentially affected: 895 vehicles
Owners notified July 20, 1998 · Vehicles built July 1, 1995 – January 31, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS," FOR AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF TINT.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER REDUCED VISIBILITY THROUGH THE SIDE WINDOWS WHEN BACKING UP, WHEN USING THE MIRRORS FOR LANE CHANGES, OR WHENEVER LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDOWS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
FLEETWOOD/JACK LEVELING SYSTEM
NHTSA #97V178000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 1997 · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Potentially affected: 1,915 vehicles
Owners notified October 31, 1997 · Vehicles built June 1, 1996 – September 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Safety consequence
THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 31, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
FLEETWOOD/SLIDE-OUT ROOM
NHTSA #96V236000 · Visibility — Power Window Devices and Controls · NHTSA notice
Reported November 22, 1996 · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Potentially affected: 241 vehicles
Owners notified January 18, 1997 · Vehicles built June 1, 1996 – November 15, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE E-Z SLIDE-OUT ROOM CAN OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. WATER CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL RELAY.
Safety consequence
IF THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM OPERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, THE MOTOR HOME WIDTH WILL INCREASE WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT IF TRAVELING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS PARKED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT CONTROL RELAY IN A WATERPROOF LOCATION ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 18, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-854-4755.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
FLEETWOOD/FMVSS 108, LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
NHTSA #96V220000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 1996 · FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Potentially affected: 1,110 vehicles
Owners notified February 11, 1997 · Vehicles built June 1, 1996 – October 30, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
MISWIRING OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP RECEPTACLE FOR THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN LAMP CAUSES A NONCOMPLIANCE TO FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE MOTOR HOME WIRING TO PROVIDE CORRECT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 15, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-909-351-3800.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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