2008 Fleetwood Bounder recalls and problems

The 2008 Fleetwood Bounder has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Fleetwood Bounder vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Fleetwood Bounder recalls

Recall 09V-198: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Jun 2, 2009 · 509 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood 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 with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.

Recall 08V-292: Equipment

Reported Jul 1, 2008 · 226 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' the occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.

Risk: Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

2008 Fleetwood Bounder problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Steering1
Suspension1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,284 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 2008 Fleetwood Bounder complaints

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

Suspension · at 16,200 miles · reported Mar 20, 2014
Traveling south on i5, in our bounder 32w on a w-22 workhorse chassis, near the california/oregon border, we encountered road repairs and a very rough road surface. When we arrived in redding, ca, we found the rv to be noticeably leaning to the driver's side. Inspection revealed that the left-rear leaf spring had broken. Did not significantly effect handling under normal driving conditions.
Steering · at 1,400 miles · reported May 19, 2010
The contact owns a 2008 fleetwood bounder motorhome. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact stated that the steering front end wandered. He had to hold the steering harder so that it would not wander. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was behaving normally. The failure mileage was approximately 1,400. The current mileage was approximately 2,500.
Electrical System · at 11,284 miles · reported Apr 21, 2010
Battery cables routed too close to sharp edges on frame ,that could cause a fire. Fleetwood told me they would no longer take care of this recall. Recall #9029 .dated may 2009.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder: 09V-198 (service brakes, air), 08V-292 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,284 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.