- The problem
- Fleetwood RV, Inc. (Fleetwood) is recalling certain model year 2014 model American Eagle, American Heritage, American Revolution, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Classic, Discovery, Excursion, Expedition, Providence, South Wind, Storm, Terra, Terra SE, Jamboree Searcher, Jamboree Sport, Tioga Montara, and Tioga Ranger recreational vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt assemblies. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- The risk
- If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- The fix
- Fleetwood will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2014. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number 131112FRV.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2013 for the buckle assembly. For comparison, the 2013 has 0 and the 2015 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Bounder year, for its age
#309 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Fleetwood Bounder problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 Fleetwood Bounder recalls 3
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 RV is recalling certain model year 2014 American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.
- The risk
- A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. This may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number is 130517FRV.
- The problem
- Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- The risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during June 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We where going to fill propane up for motor home about 8 miles away to get ready to take a vacation.On the way home to load up for a trip. Motor home started running ruff. .The only dealer that could work on ford engine was gator ford seffner fl. Class a motor home had only 23,946 miles on it. Had to have it towed to gator ford across from lazydays rv. If I didn't have good same that wanted me to pay 720.00 Toward the tow. The policy was to tow motor home to nearest repair facility they had to replace three coil...
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packs on # 6,8,and 10 cylinder. 148.00 Each.To me they are deffected. $445.77. The labor wasn't broken down for each job.Total cost for labor was$1159.71. Invoice# f0cs24510. 3/19/2020 .The normal prevented maintenance is 10 spark plugs plus fuel system cleaning. Thank god we were not far from home when motor home engine acted up. Now the concern is the other 7 coil packs going to go bad while we are out on a trip. I think we should be reimbursed for the three coli packs and labor and the other 7 coil packs replaced again engine only has 24,000 miles on engine now since I drove it home from dealer. The motorhome has always been plugged in at house for either a/c or heat.. Always serviced at lazydays seffner fl. Artie grant
2014 Bounder rv 35k. Consumer writes in regards to the 12 volt system malfunction. *Ld the consumer stated the 12 volt system malfuntioned causing the windshield wipers to fail. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. Updated 11/06/2017*js
Due to poor illumination produced by my motorhome headlamps we have stopped night driving until a fix is found. Fmvss 108 requires photometric testing of lamps at 12.8V +/- 20mv, or 12.78 To12.82 Volts. I purchased a volt tester and tested operating voltage at the headlamps as directed by a automotive lighting consultant. Voltages for low beams were 12.16V for the passenger side and 12.49V for the drivers side. Voltages were found with engine running, lights on,and battery 14.17V. I conducted a voltage drop test...
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with engine off and found voltage drop to the passenger side low beam to be1.53V to the positive terminal and .21V to the negative terminal for a combined voltage drop of 1.74V. The automotive lighting consultant considers this a significant drop in voltage.This leads me to question if the turn signal lamps meet maximum allowed voltage drop of 0.8V required by fmvss 108. As designed my electrical system doesn't supply enough voltage to reach rated output of each bulb creating an unsafe and dangerous driving environment. Using markings located on each headlamp I discovered that the compliance certifications of my headlamps are questionable and possibly fraudulent. The manufacturer is depo, who have been involved in 19 recalls for headlamps over the last 7 years. I have reached out to other owners of fleetwood bounders and all responded they believe their lighting to be poor. This leads me to believe that this issue is systemic across the bounder line going back to at least model year 2012. I am requesting fleetwood rv or nhtsa issue a recall to inspect all bounders from year 2012 to 2014 and determine a remedy to increase voltage at the headlamps to a minimum of 12.8V as well as have the depo headlamps tested for compliance with fmvss 108. If photometric requirements are not met fleetwood should issue a recall to replace headlamps with compliant units. *Tr
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2014 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Fleetwood Bounder | 3 | 3 | B | |
| 2014 Fleetwood Storm | 7 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Fleetwood Excursion | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Fleetwood Terra | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Fleetwood Discovery | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2014 Fleetwood Expedition | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Fleetwood Southwind | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder: buckle assembly (November 2013); equipment (May 2013); equipment (May 2013). 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 2014 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), fuel system (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 11, 2014 and the latest on March 23, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 2014 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