no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
1997 Fleetwood BounderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Suspension
5Engine and engine cooling
4Parking brake
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Visibility
2Steering
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Structure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1997 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
Visibility: windshield
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
no report yet
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. 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…
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no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAUSES REDUCED LIGHTING LEVELS WITH THE LOW BEAM OPERATION RESULTING IN REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING DARK DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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
1997 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
In owners' words
What Bounder owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RIGHT REAR AXLE LEAF SPRING HAS A BROKEN. DEALER NOTICED BROKEN LEAF SPRING DURING INSPECTION. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS. *AK
SERIOUS SHIMMY IN CHASSIS AT 40/45 MPH. FEEL MOTORHOME COULD LOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE ACCIDENT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE OF CHASSIS AND MOTORHOME NO RESPONSIVE TO THIS SINCE PURCHASED. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. NEED IT REPORT TO THEM. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE AS OTHERS HAVE TRIED TO GET FIXED ACCORDING…
SHIMMING WAS PRESENT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER COULD NOT FIX NOR CAN CHEVY FIX. SERVICED BY TWO LOCAL CHEVY DEALERS. EARNHARDTS FIRST TRIED BY GAVE UP. AFRAID SHIMMY WILL CAUSE MOTORHOME TO GO OUT OF CONTROL,LOOSE A TIRE OR CAUSE STEERING PROBLEMS THAT MANY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NUMEROUS THINGS…
Own a 1997 Bounder?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.