repaired · 2023 Q4
Materials: flooring
Risk. Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
2017 Fleetwood BounderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-395 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the operator were to replace the tires according to the information on the Federal Placard, it could increase the risk of a crash.
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
2017 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Bounder owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Dash Cluster Short. Replaced due to safety concerns by independent repair shop. Warning light for brake boost (transmission brake) came on with motor running which also told ecm that the parking brake was engaged. This left the possibility of slides and or leveling legs to activate since the motor…
Own a 2017 Bounder?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.