1999 Fleetwood Bounder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“We own a 1999 Fleetwood Bounder 36s on the ford f-53 chassis. It was almost 2 years ago that we had a problem with our generator failing to start. I thought it was a faulty fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and the problem persisted. I took the motorhome to a dealer (carolina coach & camper in hickory, nc). Their service dept. Determined the problem was a hose leak from the pick-up tube in the gas tank to the gas line to the generator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023325, filed 2003-06, 6,000 miles“The rubber hose connecting the gas line take-up to the generator line was installed with a sharp u shape. This caused the hose to be stressed and resulted in cracks that split. My wife had mentioned on numerous occasions that she smelled gasoline when the rear bedroom window was open. I could never find any gas dripping and thought it was possibly a vent for the gas tank. Finally, the generator failed to start. I thought the fuel pump had failed. I replaced the fuel pump and still had the problem. I took the motorhome to carolina coach & camper and found out real problem was the kinked hose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023243, filed 2003-06, 12,000 miles“Ongoing problem with injecting water enterning into the intake, causing engine to stall whicle can cause a potential accident. Manufacturer notified and informed consume rthat no recall on this problem is avilable at this time.seeking help or additional information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #847054, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10025322Apr 21, 2008Fleetwood service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. Fleetwood motor home owners. Csc was received.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 33% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 31% |
| 1999 | 7 | 20% |
| 1998 | 5 | 21% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 9% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Fleetwood Bounder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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