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1998 Fleetwood BounderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints242 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder has problems

24 complaints 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
Electrical system60
Fuel system, gasoline40
Structure40
Visibility30
Parking brake30
Exterior lighting20
Equipment20
Suspension10
Tires10
6 other systems60

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

3 recalls

1998 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 99V-013 · Jan 26, 1999 · 95 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE COMPONENTS TO FAIL PREMATURELY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 97V-178 · Oct 7, 1997 · 1,915 vehicles

Risk. THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.

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

1998 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder, and the recalls they led to.

  1. GASOLINE SUPPLY LINE TO GEN'R SEEPAGEPE07055 · closed Mar 14, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Bounder owners report

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

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERATOR MAKING NOISES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FUEL LINE WAS CRACKED. CONSUMER HAD TO CHANGE FUEL LINE TO THE COACH GENERATOR (110VAC-5.5 KVA) *MR THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL LINE IS INSTALLED FROM OEM CHASIS CHEVROLET TO THE COACH GENERATOR…
Complaint 8019625 · Sep 26, 2002
I WILL MAKE THIS SHORT. I OWN A RV MADE BY FLEETWOOD. GOING TO FLORIDA WITH FAMILY WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE TORE UP WHEEL WELL COVER AND THEN DESTROYED A MAIN WIRING HARNESS WITH BOTH AC/DC POWER. THE MAIN CONCERN WAS IT ALSO BROKE A GAS LINE, THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION FROM THE…
Complaint 765975 · Aug 21, 2002
THE GENERATOR EXHAUST OUR 1998 BOUNDER 32K SEEPS BACK INTO THE MOTOHOME AND RAISES THE CO2 LEVELS TO UNSAFE LEVELS. THIS RESULTS IN THE CO2 DETECTOR BEING SET OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME WE HAVE USED OUR MOTORHOME.
Complaint 715665 · Dec 5, 1999

Own a 1998 Bounder?

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