2021 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 14, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bounder years
Not enough data 21st of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Fleetwood Bounder. That ranks 21st out of 32 Bounder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2021 Fleetwood Bounder problems

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

Service Brakes1
Trailer Hitches1 · ~8,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes150%———
Trailer Hitches150%8,000——
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Fleetwood Bounder recalls (6)

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

Trailer hitchesMay 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V351000 · 1,186 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer and 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The tow hitch may become damaged due to stress or vehicle overloading, which can cause the tow vehicle to separate from the motorhome.

Risk: A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 230516REV.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsDec 22, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V949000 · 1,540 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, Navigator, Admiral, Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Pace Arrow, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Fortis, Flair, 2023 Fleetwood Flex and Holiday Rambler Eclipse motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may have improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the service valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.

Suspension: adjustment:automatic electrical/hydraulicAug 30, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V655000 · 4,395 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2021-2023 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Navigator, Armada, Nautica, 2023 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Rambler Eclipse, 2021 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE, 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta, 2022-2023 Fleetwood Frontier, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, and 2019 Holiday Rambler Augusta motorhomes. The hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured, or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Risk: A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the hydraulic hoses for chafing or heat damage, and install hose protection, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.

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/trailerNov 16, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V706000 · 160 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2021 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE, Bounder, and Southwind and Holiday Rambler Armada, Endeavor, Nautica, Navigator, and Vacationer motorhomes. The primary gear of the bed lift motor may fail, allowing the bed frame to drop.

Risk: A bed frame that drops can increase the risk of an injury.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the bed lift motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 12, 2021. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 201109REV.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktopOct 6, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V615000 · 1,567 vehicles

Problem: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fleetwood Flair, Bounder, Southwind and Fortis and Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, and Admiral motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: REV will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will repair the affected stoves, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.

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 contact owns a 2021 Fleetwood Bounder equipped with a 2020 Ford F59 chassis. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH while towing another vehicle, the tow hitch separated from the motorhome causing the vehicle to strike a telephone and causing front-end damages to the vehicle. A police…

Trailer Hitches · received Jun 14, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11526980

Since new 14,500 miles ago when hitting road bumps or at speeds between 73-76 MPH the ABS & Traction Control lights come on. This causes lose of Anti-Lock Braking, Cruise Control, Hill Start Protection, & Stability Control. It has been back to Ford 5 times & not fixed. It was last to Rush Truck…

Service Brakes · received Jul 12, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11424374

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Fleetwood Bounder?

Owners most often report service brakes, trailer hitches, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Fleetwood Bounder?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.