2003 Fleetwood Bounder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,619miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Fleetwood Bounder, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,619 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I own 2003 Bounder built on the w/22 (workhorse) chasis.. Three times now I have had my left front ABS (bosch system) brake when applied going down steep grade drag. Meaning rather than the pumping action of ABS it was not releasing, and one could here and feel the sound similar to metal on metal. Pulled off to side of road and felt all wheels. Left front actually slightly blistered my finger tips. In a few weeks I am as part of my maintenance schedule having the brake system bled. I am hoping that when they pull my wheels that all is well. The mh has 23,385 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260419, filed 2009-03, 25,180 miles“In june, after tire replacement, a certified brake and alignment shop discovered that all four brake calipers had been intermittently sticking which caused severe overheating of all brake and bearing components. The rotors, calipers, and all bearings had failed. This was independently confirmed by an inspector sent out by the extended warranty people. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201990, filed 2007-09, 20,238 miles“Brake failures(2) on 2003 Bounder motorhome with workhorse w22 chassis. Chassis purchased new on jan.14,2004. Lr brake failed on 8-29-08 on I-5 at olympia, wa, with approx. 21,100 miles on vehicle. Rr brake failed on 9-29-08 on hwy. 20 in coupeville, wa at approx.21,482 miles. Weather was clear and roads were dry; dual holding tanks were empty; 100 gal water tank was also empty; fuel tank was about 1/2 full (35 gal.). Motorhome was not overloaded and no vehicle was in tow. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246982, filed 2008-10, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder 35e rv. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. He then smelled a strong burning odor. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the front brake caliper melted the sensor. The vehicle was repaired under recall campaign id number 09v198000 (service brakes, air). The manufacturer refused to accept financial responsibility for the rear brake system replacement. The vehicle has not been repaired for the rear brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291958, filed 2009-11, 13,760 miles“The parking brake sometimes does not fully engage. The dashboard assembly was curved and as it was installed it restricted the movement of the lever downward thus causing the pawl to not fully engage. The pawl lever rests on the dashboard causing the pawl to be only partially engaged when the parking brake is on, thus, only a small forward movement of the dashboard will push the lever up. Releasing the parking brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10101189, filed 2004-11Related recalls
- 09V198000Jun 2, 2009Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined…Covers: Fleetwood Bounder 2001–2008, Southwind 2001–2008, Pace Arrow 2001–2008 +4 more
Brakes: 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 2003 Fleetwood Bounder
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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