1996 Fleetwood Bounder Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Fleetwood Bounder. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V147000Jun 26, 1998895 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1996–1997, Discovery 1996–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motor homes. The driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause the driver reduced visibility through the side windows when backing up, when using the mirrors for lane changes, or whenever looking through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these windows.

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• 96V102000Jun 18, 1996881 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1996, Southwind 1996, Pace Arrow Vision 1996

  Reported issue: The electric wire used to power the expandable room hydraulic pump motor was not equipped with a circuit breaker. Overheating of the wire can occur with incorrect expandable room operation.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause the wire insulation to melt, causing smoke and possible fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a circuit breaker to the expandable room system pump motor wire. Fleetwood will also provide a vehicle label to identify the location of the circuit breaker, and will provide owner's manual literature to identify the circuit breaker location.

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