1997 Fleetwood Bounder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 28%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder, 28% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The parking brake on my 1997 Bounder motor home that's built on a chevrolet p-30 chassis will fail without warning & allow the coach to roll. It has been rebuilt & works most of the time. It's that one time it won't work that worries me. I am using wheel chaulks whenever I park it. . Updated 01/11/08. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10201760, filed 2007-09, 60,000 miles“Vehicle had a tendency to roll due to poor brake line design. The brake line was one half inch from manifold. The manifold melted the brake line, causing the brakes to seize. Dealer was aware of the problem with the brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #10073864, filed 2004-05, 27,000 miles“After putting vehicle in park it will roll. Contacted dealer. Dealer replaced shoe around driveshaft, but problem is still occurring. Consumer stated when gear shift goes into park, auto park does not engage, vehicle would not hold, the dealer found the park brake shoes glazed and out of adjustment, the park brake cable was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8012240, filed 2002-06“When applying the brakes under any circumstances, brakes stick and won't release. The problem was reported to the ford manufacturer. Rear brakes and calipers were repaired at owner's expense. Please provide any furhter information.”
NHTSA complaint #848170, filed 1999-09“Leveling jack hydraulic fluid reservoir is mounted directly in front of the front tire, and has no protection from the elements thrown from the tire which causes corrosion on the hydraulic lines. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #838082, filed 1999-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2007 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 6 | 35% |
| 2004 | 10 | 36% |
| 2003 | 5 | 38% |
| 2002 | 5 | 42% |
| 2001 | 1 | 13% |
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 | 8 | 28% |
| 1996 | 3 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 30% |
| 1994 | 4 | 20% |
| 1993 | 4 | 36% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1991 | 3 | 60% |
| 1990 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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