2002 Fleetwood Bounder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Fleetwood Bounder recalls

Most common 2002 Fleetwood Bounder problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Suspension	3
Equipment	2
Structure	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Tires	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Wheels	1
Steering	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2012-06-09, Steering
OWNING THIS COACH SINCE 2003 NEAR NEW I HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF EPISODES OF ROCKING, TRACKING AND STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN NEAR MISSES AND ROLL OVER ACCIDENTS. I HAVE OWNED THE SAME BRAND IN OTHER RVS PREVIOUSLY THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE I BELIEVED IN THE MANUFACTURED BRAND. THE SUSPENSION IS WELL KNOWN AS A "FLEETWOOD ROCKER" INSTEAD OF A FLEETWOOD BOUNDER BY ALL THE MOTORHOME DEALERS THAT CARRY OTHER FRAMES AND CHASSIS. THEY OBVIOUSLY KNOW THE PROBLEMS WITH IT BEING DEALERS AND NOT ENGINEERS. I REPLACED THE SHOCKS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM ONLY TO FIND OUT THE SHOCKS WERE NOT BAD, THEY ARE UNDERSIZED FOR THE COACH BEING TOO TOP HEAVY , AND THE CANTILEVERED COACH WEIGHT THAT IS RE

2010-09-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I RECEIVED THE INFORMATION FROM WORKHORSE FOR THE FIX FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM, I TRIED TO CALL THEM AND GO THREW THE SYSTEM OF TRANSFERS ONLY TO GET HUNG UP ON BY THE MACHINE. YES MY MOTORHOME IS PART OF THE CAMPAIGN, BUT WHO'S GONNA PAY FOR THE THOUSANDS I'VE SPENT REPLACING BRAKE ROTORS TO KEEP THE MOTORHOME USEFUL WHILE WAITING ALMOST 8 YEARS. YOU CAN'T GET A PERSON A WORKHORSE ON THE PHONE TO EVEN ASK THE QUESTION MUCH LESS GET AN ANSWER. *TR

2010-04-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLIANT.THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL 09V11000 AND STATED THAT A QUICK FIX RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE SOME YEARS AGO. THE APPROXIMATE[FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 7/28/10. *LJ

2008-09-06, Wheels
WHILE ON A TRIP THROUGH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND BREAKING ABILITY WAS COMPROMISED. THIS IS DESPITE ME DOWNSHIFTING REPEATEDLY WHILE GOING DOWN HILLS AND APPLYING BREAKS STEADILY (NO PUMPING) AS NEEDED. AFTER I RETURNED HOME, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE RV TO A SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE O-RINGS ON THE FRONT BREAKS HAD MELTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT AND WHEEL SEALS HAD BEEN DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, BOTH FRONT CALIPERS, ALL 4 ABS SENSORS AND BRAKE FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BOILING OF THE BREAKING FLUID. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS WORKHORSE ENGINEERING FAILURE COST ME $2133 ON MY RV, WHICH HAS ONLY 6578 MILES ON IT. WE HAD USED OUR RV FREQUENTLY ON LOCAL TRIPS UP UNT

2007-10-26, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD (NA) BOUNDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT WAS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

2002 Fleetwood Bounder questions

Does the 2002 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2002 Fleetwood Bounder: Equipment; Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Fleetwood Bounder?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Suspension (3), Equipment (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Fleetwood Bounder has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.