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1999 Fleetwood Bounder DieselProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 00V-204 · Jul 27, 2000 · 4,967 vehicles

Risk. THIS FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FEATURE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Bounder Diesel year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bounder Diesel median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Bounder Diesel owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A VERTICAL PLUMBING LINE WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. THIS LINE TOUCHES THE SIDE OF A HOLE THAT WAS CUT IN THE FLOORING. THE HOLE WAS CUT LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LINE TO PASS THROUGH WITHOUT TOUCHING, SO THAT NORMAL ROAD VIBRATIONS WOULD NOT CAUSE CHAFING, BUT THE FACTORY DID NOT INSURE…
Complaint 10023932 · Jun 28, 2003

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