2018 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 18, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bounder years
Not enough data 16th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder. That ranks 16th out of 32 Bounder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 2,023 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2018 Fleetwood Bounder problems

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

Suspension3 · ~2,023 mi
Equipment1 · ~18,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~2,023 mi
Steering1
Visibility/wiper1 · ~2,023 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension375%2,023——
Equipment125%18,000——
Fuel/propulsion System125%2,023——
Steering125%———
Visibility/wiper125%2,023——

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: 1201812021: 1202112022: 1202212026: 120261

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Fleetwood Bounder recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

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.

EquipmentDec 14, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V802000 · 87 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Fleetwood Axon, Bounder, Flair, Southwind, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, and 2018 Holiday Rambler Navigator, Navigator XE, Reno, Vacationer, and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The satellite dish on these vehicles may detach from the roof while driving and become a road hazard.

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 February 9, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 171208REV.

Exterior lighting:headlightsJul 27, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V477000 · 219 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fleetwood Discovery and Discovery LXE, and Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, and Admiral XE motorhomes, as well as 2018 Monaco Diplomat, Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, and Storm motorhomes, and Holiday Rambler Navigator and Vacationer XE motorhomes. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with headlights that do not have tempered glass lenses.

Risk: If the headlamp lens is not tempered, it may crack or break, which may cause decreased illumination and/or premature failure of the headlight bulb, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized REV dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace non-tempered, defective headlamp lenses with new headlamp lenses, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REVs number for the recall is 170720REV.

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.

At speed, on an interstate highway, a front right wheel bearing failure occurred. Vehicle was safely stopped and had to be towed to a Ford repair facility. Replacement of front right wheel bearings, hub, spindle assembly, brake caliper and pads were needed to fix the damage. Vehicle had less than…

Steering · received Apr 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11732070

The contact owns a Fleetwood Bounder built on a 2017 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and the generator was running, the contact inhaled strong fumes, which caused the feeling of nausea. The contact was taken to a local clinic however, the contact declined a checkup…

Equipment · received Mar 22, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11457788

Passenger rear sway bar bracket came off after factory installed nuts and bolts became loose.

Suspension · received Oct 23, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11437881

We purchased a 2018 bounder 33c in february of 2018. This vehicle is dangerous and potentially life threatening. After purchasing this vehicle, we learned the suspension was not adequate for the amount of weight and the high center of gravity when moving, giving us the feeling that it would tip…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 21, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11121337

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder?

Owners most often report suspension, equipment, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Fleetwood Bounder?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.