2016 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bounder years
- Not enough data 14th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Fleetwood Bounder. That ranks 14th out of 32 Bounder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 2,920 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | 2,920 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 40% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 3,970 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 3,970 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Fleetwood Bounder recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fleetwood Bounder and 2013-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles. The welds attaching the battery tray may be insufficient. As a result, the tray may separate from underneath the chassis.
Risk: An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery tray, and install fasteners, if necessary, to secure the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170914REV.
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.
Upon inspecting the bottom of my RV after my trip. I noticed the following: Rear sway bar bushing/ saddle bracket became loose. Lost 1 bolt (bottom) and the other (upper) bolt is loose. The upper bolt holding the rubber bushing and saddle bracket and saddle bracket is bent. 2016 Fleetwood Bounder…
The driver & passenger side windows have fogged up so bad we can't see the rear view mirrors. They are dual pane. Started 2nd year of ownership. Stationary, in motion, just keeps getting worse.
The passenger side seatbelt becomes twisted and tangled each time the seat is rotated toward the living area. The seat only turns one direction because engine doghouse gets in way. Seatbelt is unusable. Driver side wiper clip falls off stopping wiper
On 2 occasions while driving the engine stopped all electrical devices stopped, no brakes, no powers steering, no lights, not even a horn. Last incident was merging into 70 mph traffic on interstate. I was able to get vehicle stopped on shoulder and it was recovered by wrecker. Chassis is ford v10 .
Traveling 55 mph on interstate-10, tucson, az., nmt 10 miles from rv dealership, brake light came on along with yellow hazard light. Brake pedal nearly touched floor while stopping, very little stopping action. Ford diagnostic showed failure of abs brake module. 35-foot long rv had to be towed. *js
Other Fleetwood Bounder years
← 2015 Bounder · 2017 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 | 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 Bounder | 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 2016 Fleetwood Bounder?
Owners most often report service brakes, visibility/wiper, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Fleetwood Bounder?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.