1996 Fleetwood Bounder problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder.
Built on
- Ford F-Super Duty (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 10 of 19 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1996 F-Super Duty
- Chevrolet Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 9 of 19 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 1996 Motorhome Chassis
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
Electrical System #96V102000 · 1996 · 881 units
Problem: The electric wire used to power the expandable room hydraulic pump motor was not equipped with a circuit breaker. overheating of the wire can occur with incorrect expandable room operation.
Risk: This condition can cause the wire insulation to melt, causing smoke and possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a circuit breaker to the expandable room system pump motor wire. fleetwood will also provide a vehicle label to identify the location of the circuit breaker, and will provide owner's manual literature to identify the circuit breaker location.
Visibility #98V147000 · 1998 · 895 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. the driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.
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 through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these windows.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 24 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
RV makers post owner manuals free; chassis service manuals (Ford, Freightliner) are sold separately.
Rent one from an owner to test it on a real trip.
Heads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure
Specs
Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own brochures and spec sheets.
Other years
FAQ
Does the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 1996 Bounder. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1996 Fleetwood Bounder problems?
In 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is visibility.