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2016 Fleetwood Bounder Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Fleetwood Bounder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 2016 Fleetwood Bounder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Fleetwood Bounder owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fleetwood Bounder, describing incidents dated December 11, 2015 to May 11, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Seat Belts 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11663145 · Filed

    Upon inspecting the bottom of my RV after my trip. I noticed the following: Rear sway bar bushing/ saddle bracket became loose. Lost 1 bolt (bottom) and the other (upper) bolt is loose. The upper bolt holding the rubber bushing and saddle bracket and saddle bracket is bent. 2016 Fleetwood Bounder…

  • ODI #11348484 · Filed

    THE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FOGGED UP SO BAD WE CAN'T SEE THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THEY ARE DUAL PANE. STARTED 2ND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. STATIONARY, IN MOTION, JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE.

  • ODI #11075604 · Filed

    THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT BECOMES TWISTED AND TANGLED EACH TIME THE SEAT IS ROTATED TOWARD THE LIVING AREA. THE SEAT ONLY TURNS ONE DIRECTION BECAUSE ENGINE DOGHOUSE GETS IN WAY. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLIP FALLS OFF STOPPING WIPER

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Generator Exhaust Pipe may get Damaged

NHTSA #19V860000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 4, 2019 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 3,241 vehicles

Repair completion: 27.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 191125REV · Owners notified January 30, 2020 · Vehicles built March 20, 2015 – March 17, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.

Safety consequence

If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Battery Tray Separation Leaking Battery Acid

NHTSA #17V584000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported September 20, 2017 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 934 vehicles

Repair completion: 38.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 170914REV · Owners notified November 17, 2017

Defect description

REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fleetwood Bounder and 2013-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles. The welds attaching the battery tray may be insufficient. As a result, the tray may separate from underneath the chassis.

Safety consequence

An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery tray, and install fasteners, if necessary, to secure the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170914REV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Fleetwood Bounder model years

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