2017 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 14, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bounder years
Not enough data 17th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder. That ranks 17th out of 32 Bounder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Fleetwood Bounder problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other267%———
Electrical System133%———
Engine133%———
Structure133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812022: 1202212025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Fleetwood Bounder recalls (4)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:materials:flooring; structure:bodyMay 26, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V395000 · 538 vehicles

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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerDec 4, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V860000 · 3,241 vehicles

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.

EquipmentMar 28, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V202000 · 2,055 vehicles

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.

Equipment:other:labelsMar 21, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V197000 · 42 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Fleetwood Bounder and Holiday Rambler Vacationer vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Federal Placards that incorrectly list a tire size of 235/80R 22.5 G when the actual tire size is 255/80R 22.5 G. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: If the operator were to replace the tires according to the information on the Federal Placard, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170317REV.

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.

Dash Cluster Short. Replaced due to safety concerns by independent repair shop. Warning light for brake boost (transmission brake) came on with motor running which also told ecm that the parking brake was engaged. This left the possibility of slides and or leveling legs to activate since the motor…

Electrical System · received Feb 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11642803

Unknown - Discovered that interior motor cowling was loose and missing fasteners to hold cowling in place. Also it was missing any rubber gasket to keep any engine fumes from entering the interior. Since the cowling was loose and not fastened, the interior was extremely noisy, i.e. 75 decibels.

Structure · received Aug 10, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11478647

The exhaust from the generator is under the bedroom slide-out and i am concerned about running the generator while sleeping. I ask fleetwood about moving the exhaust to the back or to the other side of the coach and was told that this would void the warranty. The unite was stationary. *tt vin is…

Unknown or Other · received May 9, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11092649

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.