1990 Fleetwood Bounder problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder.
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- Ford Recreational Vehicle (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 2 of 11 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1990 Recreational Vehicle
- Chevrolet P - Series (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 2 of 11 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 1990 P - Series
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Fleetwood recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Unknown Or Other #90V020000 · 1990 · 748 units
Problem: The television mounted in the front overhead cabinet may be insecurely mounted, and could vibrate loose and fall.
Risk: Falling tv could strike the driver or front seat passenger, or could distract the driver's attention, creating the potential for an accident.
Fix: Add two retaining brackets to prevent the tv from moving out of its cabinet.
Seat Belts #90V060000 · 1990 · 155 units
Problem: Metal formed ends of seat belt anchorage bar may be cracked.
Risk: Seat belt anchorages would not sustain seat belt loads ina crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: Replace top plate weldment, including seat belt anchorage bar, on seat pedestals.
Steering #92V052000 · 1992 · 20,413 units
Problem: The steering column shaft nut retaining clip may be missing. under certain conditions, the lack of a retaining clip will allow the nut to work loose and the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Risk: Steering wheel separation from the steering column canresult in complete loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.
Fix: Inspect steering assembly for a steering wheel nut retaining clip. if clip is missing, install a steering wheel nut retaining clip, or have a dealer inspect and install a clip. fleetwood advises owners not to operate the motorhomes until a steering wheel nut inspection and clip installation is completed.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 12 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1990 Fleetwood Bounder have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1990 Bounder. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1990 Fleetwood Bounder problems?
In 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is steering.