- The problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Fleetwood Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model, and 2018-2021 Fleetwood Southwind Model P motorhomes. The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.
- The risk
- Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will reseal the floor area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 210521REV.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the flooring. For comparison, the 2016 has 5 and the 2018 has 4.
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BFewer problems than a typical Bounder year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Fleetwood Bounder problems
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2017 Fleetwood Bounder recalls 4
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
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.
- The risk
- If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
- The fix
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.
- The problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon and Pulse, Holiday Rambler Reno and Prodigy, Monaco Marquis and American Coach American Dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 Fleetwood Bounder, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Flair, Jamboree, Southwind, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE and Storm motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator XE, Navigator, Vacationer, Vacationer XE and Vesta and American Coach American Eagle motorhomes and 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter, Monaco Diplomat, and American Coach American Revolution motorhomes. The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.
- The risk
- If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180322REV. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-802. Any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for both recalls is the same.
- The problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Fleetwood Bounder and Holiday Rambler Vacationer vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Federal Placards that incorrectly list a tire size of 235/80R 22.5 G when the actual tire size is 255/80R 22.5 G. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- If the operator were to replace the tires according to the information on the Federal Placard, it could increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170317REV.
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3 complaints about the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dash Cluster Short. Replaced due to safety concerns by independent repair shop. Warning light for brake boost (transmission brake) came on with motor running which also told ecm that the parking brake was engaged. This left the possibility of slides and or leveling legs to activate since the motor had to be running and parking brake set to activate the slides and the leveling legs. After replacing the whole dash cluster the check engine light came on. The code indicated that three cylinders were miss firing. Took...
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MH back to the same auto shop and after 40 hours of checking everything that could possibly cause a misfire they could not get codes to clear. The MH was road tested after each component was verified working properly but would still throw same code. Tech determined that the issue then was in the ecm itself. After purchasing special software to access ecm program could not read file. Tech then called Ford Motor Tech Dept asking for a program file for this motor which is a Ford V10 and was told that they did not have a program file for this vehicle. So now if I drive the MH I will not get new warnings if something else goes wrong as the check engine light is already on.
Unknown - Discovered that interior motor cowling was loose and missing fasteners to hold cowling in place. Also it was missing any rubber gasket to keep any engine fumes from entering the interior. Since the cowling was loose and not fastened, the interior was extremely noisy, i.e. 75 decibels.
The exhaust from the generator is under the bedroom slide-out and I am concerned about running the generator while sleeping. I ask fleetwood about moving the exhaust to the back or to the other side of the coach and was told that this would void the warranty. The unite was stationary. *Tt vin is invalid updated 9/4/18*jb
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2017 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Fleetwood Bounder | 3 | 4 | B | |
| 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 3 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Fleetwood Discovery | 1 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Fleetwood Southwind | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder: flooring (May 2021); recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2019); equipment (March 2018); labels (March 2017). 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 2017 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 9, 2018 and the latest on February 14, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 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 2017 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