2018 Fleetwood Bounder recalls and problems
The 2018 Fleetwood Bounder has 5 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2018 Fleetwood Bounder vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2018 Fleetwood Bounder recalls
Recall 21V-395: Equipment, Structure
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Fleetwood Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model, and 2018-2021 Fleetwood Southwind Model P motorhomes. The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.
Risk: Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
Fix: Dealers will reseal the floor area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 210521REV.
Recall 19V-860: Equipment
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.
Risk: If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.
Recall 18V-202: Equipment
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon and Pulse, Holiday Rambler Reno and Prodigy, Monaco Marquis and American Coach American Dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 Fleetwood Bounder, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Flair, Jamboree, Southwind, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE and Storm motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator XE, Navigator, Vacationer, Vacationer XE and Vesta and American Coach American Eagle motorhomes and 2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter, Monaco Diplomat, and American Coach American Revolution motorhomes. The mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the satellite dish to detach from the roof while driving.
Risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180322REV. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-802. Any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for both recalls is the same.
Recall 17V-802: Equipment
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon, Bounder, Flair, Southwind, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, and 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator, Navigator XE, Reno, Vacationer, and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The satellite dish on these vehicles may detach from the roof while driving and become a road hazard.
Risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 171208REV.
Recall 17V-477: Exterior Lighting
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fleetwood Discovery and Discovery LXE, and Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Admiral XE motorhomes, as well as 2018 Monaco Diplomat, Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, and Storm motorhomes, and Holiday Rambler Navigator and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with headlights that do not have tempered glass lenses.
Risk: If the headlamp lens is not tempered, it may crack or break, which may cause decreased illumination and/or premature failure of the headlight bulb, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized REV dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace non-tempered, defective headlamp lenses with new headlamp lenses, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170720REV.
2018 Fleetwood Bounder problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Electrical › Accessory Generator — 1
- Equipment › Emergency › Fire Supression › Smoke/Co Warning/Alarm — 1
- Suspension › Front › Hub — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 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 2018 Fleetwood Bounder complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Fleetwood Bounder years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder: 21V-395 (equipment, structure), 19V-860 (equipment), 18V-202 (equipment), 17V-802 (equipment), 17V-477 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder?
Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by equipment (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 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.