2005 Fleetwood Bounder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 35%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,504miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder, 35% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,504 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“The air lines on my motorhome were improperly installed causing them to rub together in transit. Eventually a hole wore in one of the air lines causing my brakes to totally fail. Please note freighliner llc is the manufacturer of the chassis. They refused to pay for the repair. Also, please note that the model is expedition. I noted Bounder since it is the model closest to mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10121639, filed 2005-05, 10,008 miles“Bad brake noise in front wheels. Brakes smoke after very short trips downhill. Had dealer pull all wheels said things looked fine. On the way home,lost some pedal,but came back. Smoked brakes again. Let cool for 2 hrs and eased on home. Need to pull wheels again and check. Want to cross the country in nov. And now don't know what to do. Workhorse said they can't fix anything until it frays.”
NHTSA complaint #10287151, filed 2009-10, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood Bounder rv. The contact stated was driving at approximately 50 MPH, when he depressed the brakes in an attempt to turn but the brakes would not respond. The contact utilized the emergency brakes and pumped the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The manufacturer advised the contact to allow the brakes to cool before proceeding. Once the brakes were cool, the contact drove to an authorized dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10347472, filed 2010-08, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood Bounder rv. While driving approximately 55 MPH pressure was applied to the spongy brake pedal, followed by no power response. The antilock brake system warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and after waiting a few moments the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was able to resume in operation, although the brakes remained spongy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322975, filed 2010-03, 27,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Fleetwood Bounder. While driving long distances at lower speeds, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. There was an abnormal burning smell as the front driver side brake seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver side brake calipers, seal, brake pads, and hoses failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 09v198000 (service brake, air). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10735417, filed 2015-07, 5,000 milesRelated 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 2005 Fleetwood Bounder
7 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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