1997 Fleetwood Bounder Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1997 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.

• 07V120000Mar 19, 2007167,096 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1997–2004, Discovery 1997–2004, Flair 1997–2004 +20 more

  Reported issue: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

  Possible consequence: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

  Remedy: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in…

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• 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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• 97V178000Oct 7, 19971,915 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
  Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1997–1998, Pace Arrow 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.

  Possible consequence: This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.

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• 96V236000Nov 22, 1996241 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls
  Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1997, Flair 1997, Pace Arrow 1997 +3 more

  Reported issue: The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. Water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.

  Possible consequence: If the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.

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• 96V220000Nov 1, 19961,110 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 1997, Pace Arrow 1996–1997

  Reported issue: Miswiring of the low beam headlamp receptacle for the replaceable halogen lamp causes a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Possible consequence: This condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.

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