Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 FLEETWOOD Bounder

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 37 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V052000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
20,413
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-14
Owners notified
1992-05-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V060000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
BOSTROM CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
155
Reported to NHTSA
1990-03-26
Owners notified
1990-03-13

Defect description

METAL FORMED ENDS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR MAY BE CRACKED.

Safety risk

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WOULD NOT SUSTAIN SEAT BELT LOADS INA CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE TOP PLATE WELDMENT, INCLUDING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR, ON SEAT PEDESTALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V020000

Unknown or other

Component
Unknown or other
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
Vehicles affected
748
Reported to NHTSA
1990-01-07
Owners notified
1990-02-23

Defect description

THE TELEVISION MOUNTED IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET MAY BE INSECURELY MOUNTED, AND COULD VIBRATE LOOSE AND FALL.

Safety risk

FALLING TV COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, OR COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

ADD TWO RETAINING BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE TV FROM MOVING OUT OF ITS CABINET.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension2—
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Visibility: windshield164,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 1989 model has 37 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.