- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 683 my 2005-2006 bounder 35e class a motor homes when the refrigerator is operated in the lpg mode, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than exhaust to the exterior through a vent for that purpose.
- The risk
- The hot exhaust may result in heat damage to the interior of the refrigerator cabinet and could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the refrigerator cabinet and install a baffle in the rear of the refrigerator cabinet to divert the hot exhaust to the exterior vent. The remedy will performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact fleetwood motor homes at 1-800-509-3418.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (7) and the brakes (6). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the lpg systems. For comparison, the 2004 has 28 and the 2006 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Bounder year, for its age
#202 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Fleetwood Bounder problems
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2005 Fleetwood Bounder recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.
- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
- The problem
- On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- The risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
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17 complaints about the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder
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Cooling unit in the norcold 1200lrim failed spewing ammonia. I had the unit replaced by an rv service shop. I was not advised it was on the recall list and was charged for the replacement.. Unit was parked.
We were travelling on the i44 east of st.Louis, on 04/14/16 when the first tire on the drivers side rear inside tire blew out, the tread had peeled off the tire and tore out the wiring in the wheel well for the 120 vac and the 12 vdc and damaged 2 compartments and about 5 feet of the tailpipe was crushed. The second tire on the passenger side inside back,(04/16/16), also on the rear inside, blew out while we were travelling on the i70 7 miles from the i270 turnoff west of cincinatti ohio. The tread had also...
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peeled off the tire and also damaged the 2 compartments nearest the tire were heavily damaged and the wiring was also torn out. The appraised value of the damage was $11,000. The tire pressures were checked in both instances and were at an acceptable range ,well below the 100 psi range.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood bounder. While driving long distances at lower speeds, the abs warning indicator illuminated. There was an abnormal burning smell as the front driver side brake seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver side brake calipers, seal, brake pads, and hoses failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v198000 (service brake, air). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Driver side thermal pane window and passenger side thermal pane window seals have failed resulting in fog between the window panes. With no way to clear these windows, critical rear/side vision is diminished since side view mirrors must be viewed through these fogged panes. This ongoing problem of diminished rear and side vision due to these failed thermal seals is a serious safety issue and may result in a crash. *Tr
Drivers and passenger side windows fogged as well as window behind passenger and one over sink. Slowly I believe they will all fail. I made mike thompson rv aware of the problem on three different occasions, every time saying it is not covered under warranty. I am now out of warranty with no options but to replace at my own cost. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 fleet wood bounder rv equipped with a ford mh stripped chassis. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the windows on the driver side and passenger side became foggy and he could not see. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was outside the warranty. The failure mileage was 42,030. Updated 03/07/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood bounder. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the front and passenger side windows were foggy which made it difficult to see the rear view mirrors. While cleaning the windows, the contact noticed that the fog was developing inside the windows so he was unable to clean it. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 36,000. Updated 02/23/11 *bf
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood bounder. The contact stated that the lamination between the double panel glass on both front side windows became very cloudy, making it difficult to see out of the windows. Due to the failure the contact could not use the rear view mirrors. The vehicle failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 24,000. Updated 02/02/11 *cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood bounder rv. The contact stated that five windows on the driver side, including the front driver window were defective and remained foggy, making it very difficult to see the roadway. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The drivers window was replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood bounder rv. The contact stated was driving at approximately 50 mph, when he depressed the brakes in an attempt to turn but the brakes would not respond. The contact utilized the emergency brakes and pumped the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The manufacturer advised the contact to allow the brakes to cool before proceeding. Once the brakes were cool, the contact drove to an authorized dealer. The mechanic advised the failure was associated with nhtsa campaign id...
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number: 09v198000 (service brakes, air) however the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer advised that the parts were still in production. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 7,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood bounder rv. While driving approximately 55 mph pressure was applied to the spongy brake pedal, followed by no power response. The antilock brake system warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and after waiting a few moments the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was able to resume in operation, although the brakes remained spongy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized...
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dealer where the technician stated that the components which required replacement were the calipers, rotors, brake shoes and the antilock brake system sensor which had melted. The vehicle was repaired at the expense of the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Fogged windows in my 2005 fleetwood rv. Hard to see out the driver window and see side mirrors due to heavy glare from the fogging. 11 Out of 12 windows are fogging in my 2005 fleetwood bounder 32w class-a motorhome. Se-gi windows. *Tr
This is our second complaint on this problem first one was early october 2009 and the odi id# is 10287151 for the first complaint. We had total brake failure on our fleetwood bounder yesterday 11/29/09 that has a break recall on it and workhorse chasis refuses to fix. The brakes failed, brake pedal went to the floor, alarm sounded, abs light came on and also light stating "brake failure,. Fortunately we were not going very fast and there was an area we could pull over after gearing down. We called workhorse...
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chasis this morning and was told to "drive carefully" to your dealer and we are now at the dealer and we are being told that workhorse is refusing to pay for our brakes unless they are completely "burned up". This is the second attempt to get workhorse and the dealer to honor this recall last time we had to pay to have the brakes inspected which was early october 2009. *Tr
Bad brake noise in front wheels. Brakes smoke after very short trips downhill. Had dealer pull all wheels said things looked fine. On the way home,lost some pedal,but came back. Smoked brakes again. Let cool for 2 hrs and eased on home. Need to pull wheels again and check. Want to cross the country in nov. And now don't know what to do. Workhorse said they can't fix anything until it frays. *Tr
The hitch that is factory installed broke away from the rv due to it not being properly welded to the frame. Our jeep broke completely away from the rv while we were driving the vehicle. We had a certified welder repair the rv and we also have pictures of the defective weld. We have attempted to work this out with fleetwood since the incident, but they keep giving us the runaround. They say the welder was a subcontactor for the factory and they will need to contact them. This was last year and they still will not return our calls. *Tr
Dt*: the contact stated while turning the vehicle to be parked, there was a popping noise heard coming from under the floor of the vehicle on the front left. This noise was accompanied by a slight vibration in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where they repaired the tie rod bushing and repaired the wheel bearing on the left front wheel. Updated 10/18/2006 - *nm
The air lines on my motorhome were improperly installed causing them to rub together in transit. Eventually a hole wore in one of the air lines causing my brakes to totally fail. Please note freighliner llc is the manufacturer of the chassis. They refused to pay for the repair. Also, please note that the model is expedition. I noted bounder since it is the model closest to mine.
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2005 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Fleetwood Bounder | 17 | 5 | D | |
| 2005 Fleetwood Discovery | 17 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Expedition | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Excursion | 10 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood American Tradition | 4 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood Jamboree GT | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder: lpg systems (June 2009); service brakes, air (June 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); engine and engine cooling (October 2006) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (7), brakes (6), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder had?
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 19, 2005 and the latest on February 23, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Fleetwood Bounder year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Bounder years have the most complaints?
1999 (35), 1997 (29), 2004 (28). See every Fleetwood Bounder year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Fleetwood Bounder has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data