no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
1990 Fleetwood BounderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 24, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Equipment
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1990 Fleetwood Bounder 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
Front: anchorage
Risk. SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WOULD NOT SUSTAIN SEAT BELT LOADS INA CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Unknown or other
Risk. FALLING TV COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, OR COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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
1990 vs. every other Bounder 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 median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder, and the recalls they led to.
- WIPER MOUNTING BRACKETNo recall
- WINDSHIELD WIPERSLed to recall 93V-065
In owners' words
What Bounder owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FLAMES COME UP THE CARBURETOR INSIDE THE COCAH AND OUT THE TAIL PIPE RIGHT AT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. MICHELIN TIRES, RADIAL, 8R195XZALRF, EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT IN THE MIDDLE ON THE SIDE. TAG AXLE TWISTS AND RUBS BRAKES CAUSING LOCK UP, BUSHINGS KEEP FALLING OUT. STEERING COLUMN FAULTY. CRUISE…
OWNER HAD NUMEROUS POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS REPLACED WHICH WAS NOT THE PROBLEM.OWNER STATES POWER STEERING PUMP HOSE CAUSED BRAKE BOOSTER TO GO OUT. ALSO,STEERING FAILURE, HOSE APPEARS TO GET CRIMPED, CAUSING FLUIDS TO BACKUP.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING WHEEL RETAINING CLIP, THAT ENSURES THE NUT HOLDING STEERING WHEEL TO STEERING SHAFT DOES NOT COME OFF STEERING SHAFT, HAS BEEN MISSING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (92V-052). *AK
Own a 1990 Bounder?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.