2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bounder Diesel years
- Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel. That ranks 6th out of 10 Bounder Diesel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. Owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A norcold 1200 lrim refrigerator installed as original equipment in a 2003 fleetwood bounder 39l motorhome malfunctioned, caught fire, and destroyed the rv, caused substantial damage to the owner's home, and serious personal injuries (burns) to the owner. At the time of the fire, the rv was parked…
Other Fleetwood Bounder Diesel years
← 2002 Bounder Diesel · 2005 Bounder Diesel →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Bounder Diesel | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 Bounder Diesel | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 Bounder Diesel | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Bounder Diesel | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 Bounder Diesel | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Bounder Diesel | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Bounder Diesel | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Bounder Diesel | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Bounder Diesel | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bounder Diesel model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.