2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel recalls and problems

The 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel recalls

Recall 05V-333: Equipment

Reported Jul 27, 2005 · 2,435 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value.

Risk: The weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. It is important that these ratings not be exceeded. Failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. If owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. The recall began august 4, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.

2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Visibility1
Equipment1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
  • Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,435 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 60,000 miles · reported Sep 15, 2012
Vehicle was parked and slides extended running on generator. Lighting seemed to dim and would flicker. Have new house batteries, inverter was rebuilt. We were in the front of coach our dog indicated something was wrong and was barking in the bedroom area. Upon inspection found smoke coming from the 12v fuse center. Opened door and center bolt was glowing and fuses were too hot to touch. Shut down 12v and the fuses cooled down. Turning power back on did not duplicate issue until the 12v accessories were turned on (Lighting, fans etc.). Switched coach to shore power (Shut down generator) and…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 59,435 miles · reported Feb 20, 2012
1. Radiator tank crimp failure. Excessive corrosion due to undetermined origin caused tank crimps to rust to the point of failure. Vehicle was kept excessively clean and dry. Crimps cannot be seen via normal walk around inspection. Entire radiator had to be replaced. 2. Transmission control module. Corrosion on "j" connectors between transmission and engine caused short and failure of non protected TCM. Transmission would not shift. Display indicated "TCM failure". Tcm and j connectors had to be replaced. Connectors cannot be seen via normal walk around inspection. Tcm is not protected from…
Equipment · at 56,636 miles · reported Jul 12, 2010
Norcold refrigerator caused 2005 fleetwood diesel bounder to be destroyed by fire. The refrigerator was not included in earlier norcold recalls.
Electrical System · at 33,310 miles · reported Sep 16, 2005
Dt: 2005 fleetwood bounder(Model 34m). This is the second owner. The windshield wipers failed. The manufacturer was contacted ,and they stated has to be seen by an authorized dealer. The closest dealer that will look at the vehicle is 400 miles away. The previous owner stated he had the same problem. According to the dealership where he purchased the fleetwood was having this problem with the early 2005 bounders. The local dealer will not look at the vehicle because it was not purchased there. The blower in the dashboard was not working. The windshield wipers stopped working during heavy rain.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel: 05V-333 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by visibility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,435 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.