2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bounder Diesel years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Bounder Diesel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.
Risk: This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. The correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. The same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag.
Risk: Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. If necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418.
Equipment:other:labels
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.
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.
Fogging of dual pane windows in 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel motorhome manufactured by se gi. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel. The contact stated that the cabinetry on the ceiling above the driver is becoming loose from the ceiling frame. The cabinetry houses the television and television components and he is concerned that if it continues to loosen, the television and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel. After parking the vehicle, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the passenger side. He then discovered that the tire compartment was split from top to bottom, and along the crease. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that…
Other Fleetwood Bounder Diesel years
← 2005 Bounder Diesel · 2007 Bounder Diesel →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Bounder Diesel | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 Bounder Diesel | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 Bounder Diesel | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 Bounder Diesel | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Bounder Diesel | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Bounder Diesel | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Bounder Diesel | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Bounder Diesel | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Bounder Diesel | 1 | 1 |
See all Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems by year, every Fleetwood model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Fleetwood models
Embed this 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?
Owners most often report equipment, structure, visibility problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.