- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2006 has 6 and the 2008 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Bounder year, for its age
#278 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Fleetwood Bounder problems
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2007 Fleetwood Bounder recalls 6
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 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
- Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- The fix
- Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase. Water can short out the electronic control relay for the slide-out room control mechanism.
- The risk
- The wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, relocate certain electrical components and seal associated compartments from the elements. The recall began on january 11, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the slide-out room may activate while traveling, causing the overall vehicle width to increase.
- The risk
- The wide vehicle width could lead to collisions while traveling or slide-out room impact to adjacent objects while the motor home is parked.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, relocate certain electrical components and seal associated compartments from the elements. The recall began on january 11, 2008. Owners may contact 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.
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5 complaints about the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood bounder equipped with a norcold refrigerator, model number 1200lr1m. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09e027000 (equipment). The manufacturer was notified on numerous occasions regarding the recall defect; however there was no assistance provided. In addition, the dealer informed that the recall part was unavailable and they were uncertain of the arrival date for the part. The serial number was 9338242. The vin was unavailable. There was no failure mileage. Updated 02/08/11*lj
Foggy double windows in the drivers cab of a 2007 fleetwood bounder. Se-gi windows. Could not see rear view mirrors. We had the inside pane of the stationary window taken out by a glass installer. We got no help from fleetwood or se-gi. 7 Of 10 windows are fogging. We first notice it a year and a half after we bought the new motorhome. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 fleetwood bounder with a workhorse chassis. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph with the rv attached to his vehicle, there was a burning odor in the vehicle. The contact found that the odor was coming from the rear of the vehicle and disconnected the vehicle from the rv. He then started the rv and noticed that the brake pedal had fell into the floorboard. The abs warning light was also illuminated. Came on and he called workhorse. The manufacturer advised taking the vehicle to an...
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authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer replaced the rear brakes and also other unknown repairs. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v198000 (service brakes, air) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall repairs would not be performed until half of the parts needed to make repairs were available. The contact stated he received two additional recall letters from the manufacturer but the parts were not readily available and the manufacturer could not provide an estimated time of availability. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 15,831 and the current mileage was 15,931.
2007 Fleetwood bounder motorhome. Drivers's side slide-out moves out anywhere between 2 to 18 inches while driving vehicle. Vehicle has been taken to dealers twice for diagnosis/repair. First time was diagnosed with alignment problem and the slide-out was aligned. Second time was diagnosed as brake release problem. Both times repairs were unsuccessful. Manufacturer wants to try to again repair slide-out, however, after both repair attempts, the slide-out did not malfunction until it had been drivin between 200...
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and 500 miles. Therefore, we are afraid to have a 3rd repair done and not be able to know if it has been corrected until it has been driving hundreds of miles. The last 2 times slide-out came out while driving on california freeway. Once was about 12 inches, last time was about 18 inches. We could easily be hit by one of the many large trucks on the freeway if it should happen again.
Cruise control gets stock. When engaging acceleration mode and speed accelerate to more than 10 increments miles when driving at highway speeds. Depressing decelerate will not lower the speed at all. Cruise control must be disengaged to stop deceleration. *Nm
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2007 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fleetwood Bounder | 5 | 6 | C | |
| 2007 Fleetwood American Eagle | 6 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Discovery | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Gearbox | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Excursion | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Cheyenne | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Avalon | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Fleetwood Fiesta LX | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder: service brakes, air (June 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2007) 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 2007 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), brakes (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 7, 2007 and the latest on December 13, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2007 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