1997 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bounder years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder. That ranks 2nd out of 32 Bounder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 21%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Fleetwood Bounder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 17% | 33,674 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 14% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 14% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 10% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 31,645 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 47 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Fleetwood Bounder recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes. The driver's and passenger's side windows do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials," for an acceptable level of tint.
Risk: This condition could cause the driver reduced visibility through the side windows when backing up, when using the mirrors for lane changes, or whenever looking through the windows, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these windows.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The hydraulic hoses which operate the leveling jack system is routed too close to the engine exhaust manifold causing the hose to melt, releasing hydraulic fluid.
Risk: This hydraulic fluid can ignite in the engine compartment causing a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace any damaged hoses, and relocate the affected hydraulic lines.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: The e-z slide-out room can operate unexpectedly. Water can cause an electrical short in the slide-out room control relay.
Risk: If the slide-out room operates unexpectedly, the motor home width will increase which could lead to an accident if traveling or property damage could occur while the motor home is parked.
Fix: Dealers will install a replacement control relay in a waterproof location on these motor homes.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Miswiring of the low beam headlamp receptacle for the replaceable halogen lamp causes a noncompliance to fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: This condition causes reduced lighting levels with the low beam operation resulting in reduced visibility during dark driving conditions.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and modify the motor home wiring to provide correct circuit connections.
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.
The side windows have lost the seal and are now beyond repair . Visibility is impossible. Tried to find the windows and is impossible to find.seems odd that this has been written up many times.owned this vehicle for ten years and this started after second year of ownership. *js
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 fleetwood bounder. The contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 97v178000, equipment:mechanical:jacks. The vehicle was purchased used in 2000 and the contact stated that the recall work was performed. While inspecting he found several cracked hoses and fluid…
In october 2004 i bought 4 big o lt235/85r16 tires for my motor home. In october 2005, after putting on about 16,000 miles, the tread came off of one of the tires while traveling about 60 mph. Five months later, but only 1,000 miles more, the second tire lost it tread. One hundred miles later the…
I own a 1997 fleetwood bounder. The drivers side window has became clouded at different times of the day and travel direction it is almost impossible to see out into the rear view mirrors. There has been no accidents yet, and it is extremely difficult to see out. *tr
The parking brake on my 1997 bounder motor home that's built on a chevrolet p-30 chassis will fail without warning & allow the coach to roll. It has been rebuilt & works most of the time. It's that one time it won't work that worries me. I am using wheel chaulks whenever i park it. *tr. Updated…
Other Fleetwood Bounder years
← 1996 Bounder · 1998 Bounder →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bounder | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Bounder | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Bounder | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Bounder | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 Bounder | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 Bounder | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 Bounder | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 Bounder | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Bounder | 4 | 5 |
| 2017 Bounder | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 Bounder | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Bounder | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 Bounder | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Bounder | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Bounder | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Bounder | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Bounder | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Bounder | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Bounder | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Bounder | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 Bounder | 6 | 8 |
| 2005 Bounder | 17 | 5 |
| 2004 Bounder | 28 | 10 |
| 2003 Bounder | 13 | 8 |
| 2002 Bounder | 12 | 5 |
| 2001 Bounder | 8 | 5 |
| 2000 Bounder | 13 | 3 |
| 1999 Bounder | 35 | 1 |
| 1998 Bounder | 24 | 3 |
| 1997 | 29 | 5 |
| 1996 Bounder | 24 | 2 |
| 1995 Bounder | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, parking brake problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Fleetwood Bounder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bounder model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.