Model year record

2016 Fleetwood Bounder recalls & problems

The 2016 Fleetwood Bounder has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentDec 4, 2019

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 19V8600003,241 vehicles

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.
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.
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.

Electrical systemSep 20, 2017

12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 17V584000934 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fleetwood Bounder and 2013-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles. The welds attaching the battery tray may be insufficient. As a result, the tray may separate from underneath the chassis.
Risk: An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery tray, and install fasteners, if necessary, to secure the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170914REV.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Service brakes	2	—
Visibility/wiper	2	—
Engine	1	—
Steering	1	—
Seat belts	1	—
Suspension	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension
Upon inspecting the bottom of my RV after my trip. I noticed the following: Rear sway bar bushing/ saddle bracket became loose. Lost 1 bolt (bottom) and the other (upper) bolt is loose. The upper bolt holding the rubber bushing and saddle bracket and saddle bracket is bent. 2016 Fleetwood Bounder 35K.
May 11, 2025
Visibility/wiper
THE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FOGGED UP SO BAD WE CAN'T SEE THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THEY ARE DUAL PANE. STARTED 2ND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. STATIONARY, IN MOTION, JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE.
Jan 1, 2018
Seat belts
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT BECOMES TWISTED AND TANGLED EACH TIME THE SEAT IS ROTATED TOWARD THE LIVING AREA. THE SEAT ONLY TURNS ONE DIRECTION BECAUSE ENGINE DOGHOUSE GETS IN WAY. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLIP FALLS OFF STOPPING WIPER
Sep 30, 2017 · 2,500 miles
Service brakes
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPPED ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES STOPPED, NO BRAKES, NO POWERS STEERING, NO LIGHTS, NOT EVEN A HORN. LAST INCIDENT WAS MERGING INTO 70 MPH TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE STOPPED ON SHOULDER AND IT WAS RECOVERED BY WRECKER. CHASSIS IS FORD V10 .
Nov 8, 2017 · 3,970 miles
Service brakes
TRAVELING 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE-10, TUCSON, AZ., NMT 10 MILES FROM RV DEALERSHIP, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH YELLOW HAZARD LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED FLOOR WHILE STOPPING, VERY LITTLE STOPPING ACTION. FORD DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE MODULE. 35-FOOT LONG RV HAD TO BE TOWED. *JS
Dec 11, 2015 · 1,869 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.