- 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
2018 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (3) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the flooring. For comparison, the 2017 has 3 and the 2019 has 0.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Bounder year, for its age
#247 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Fleetwood Bounder problems
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2018 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
- 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 2018 Fleetwood Axon, Bounder, Flair, Southwind, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, and 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator, Navigator XE, Reno, Vacationer, and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The satellite dish on these vehicles may detach from the roof while driving and become a road hazard.
- 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 February 9, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 171208REV.
- The problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fleetwood Discovery and Discovery LXE, and Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Admiral XE motorhomes, as well as 2018 Monaco Diplomat, Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, and Storm motorhomes, and Holiday Rambler Navigator and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with headlights that do not have tempered glass lenses.
- The risk
- If the headlamp lens is not tempered, it may crack or break, which may cause decreased illumination and/or premature failure of the headlight bulb, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized REV dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace non-tempered, defective headlamp lenses with new headlamp lenses, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170720REV.
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4 complaints about the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
At speed, on an interstate highway, a front right wheel bearing failure occurred. Vehicle was safely stopped and had to be towed to a Ford repair facility. Replacement of front right wheel bearings, hub, spindle assembly, brake caliper and pads were needed to fix the damage. Vehicle had less than 32000 miles and does not sit for long periods.
The contact owns a Fleetwood Bounder built on a 2017 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and the generator was running, the contact inhaled strong fumes, which caused the feeling of nausea. The contact was taken to a local clinic however, the contact declined a checkup from the clinic, due to outrageous fee. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide detectors were inoperable. The RV was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the carbon monoxide detectors needed to be replaced. The RV was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Passenger rear sway bar bracket came off after factory installed nuts and bolts became loose.
We purchased a 2018 bounder 33c in february of 2018. This vehicle is dangerous and potentially life threatening. After purchasing this vehicle, we learned the suspension was not adequate for the amount of weight and the high center of gravity when moving, giving us the feeling that it would tip over when rounding curves and on local roads where it would rock back and forth, to the extent that when my wife followed me to the repair shop, she was greatly concerned about the rocking back and forth and said she was...
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waiting for the tires to lift off the ground. The rv also porpoises. Relating to the suspension, there is a yellow warning tag (see attachment) on the screen door we were not told about before purchase. The warning sticker reveals that the weight limit for cargo on our rv has been 'reduced' to 2681 pounds and states, 'the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed: 1,216 kg or 2,681 pounds.' It gives the weight of a full load of water and states that the tongue weight of a towed trailer also counts as cargo. If all the tanks are maxed out and there is a towed vehicle, there is approximately 100 pounds of cushion, meaning that neither my wife nor I can board this vehicle safely, let alone other occupants and amenities. Another dangerous stationary position is the fuel tank connection because it will not trigger the automatic shutoff at a gas pump when fueling and fuel keeps pumping and overflows on the ground which could lead to a fire from gasoline hitting the exhaust or someone throwing a cigarette near the rv. The dashboard is impossible to read 75% of the time from sun glare (see attachment and article), making it dangerous when moving, driving in school zones , construction zones, and residential zones. These are manufacturer's defects, and we are requesting your help in requiring the manufacturer to correct them.
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2018 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fleetwood Bounder | 4 | 5 | C | |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow | 3 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Fleetwood Discovery Lxe | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Lxe | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder: flooring (May 2021); recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2019); equipment (March 2018); equipment (December 2017) 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 2018 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (3), equipment & accessories (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 21, 2018 and the latest on April 18, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 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 2018 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