2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER has 2 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the dash cluster shorting out, which triggered warning lights and misfiring cylinder codes. Attempts to diagnose and fix the problem identified an electronic control module (ECM) malfunction that could not be reprogrammed due to unavailable software.
Common Issues- Dash cluster shorting. Causes warning light for brake boost to activate erroneously while running, affecting parking brake signals and the operation of slides and leveling legs.
- ECM malfunction. Check engine light triggered with code indicating three-cylinder misfire that could not be cleared despite extensive diagnostics and testing of all related components.
- Unavailable ECM software. Independent repair shops unable to obtain the required ECM program file from Ford, preventing read or reprogramming of the module.
The 2017 Fleetwood Bounder has 5 recalls addressing various equipment and safety-related defects. The recalls cover systems related to exhaust placement, floor sealing for harmful gases, satellite dish mounting, and tire label accuracy.
Recalls- Generator exhaust pipe. NHTSA recall 19V860000 affecting 3,241 vehicles. The exhaust pipe exits within the vehicle’s departure angle, risking damage that can cause carbon monoxide to enter the motorhome, increasing risk of injury or death. Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the pipe at no cost.
- Floor sealing defects. NHTSA recall 21V395000 affecting 538 vehicles. Improperly sealed holes in the floor could allow carbon monoxide to enter the living area, raising injury and death risk. Dealers will reseal the floor area free of charge.
- Satellite dish mounting. NHTSA recall 18V202000 involving 2,055 vehicles. Mounting screws may not be properly fastened, allowing the satellite dish to detach while driving, raising crash and injury risk. Dealers will secure the dish with metal reinforcement at no cost.
- Federal tire placard. NHTSA recall 17V197000 covering 42 vehicles. Incorrect tire size listed on the federal placard could cause operators to install incorrect tires, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects in the 2017 Fleetwood Bounder may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law claims is recommended for those seeking assistance.
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER Summary
2017
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
5876
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
538 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
3241 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
2055 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
42 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Complaints
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
ID: 2065364ENGINE
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 had to be running and parking brake set to activate the slides and the leveling legs. After replacing the whole dash cluster the check engine light came on. The code indicated that three cylinders were miss firing. Took MH back to the same auto shop and after 40 hours of checking everything that could possibly cause a misfire they could not get codes to clear. The MH was road tested after each component was verified working properly but would still throw same code. Tech determined that the issue then was in the ecm itself. After purchasing special software to access ecm program could not read file. Tech then called Ford Motor Tech Dept asking for a program file for this motor which is a Ford V10 and was told that they did not have a program file for this vehicle. So now if I drive the MH I will not get new warnings if something else goes wrong as the check engine light is already on.
2017 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
ID: 2065363ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 had to be running and parking brake set to activate the slides and the leveling legs. After replacing the whole dash cluster the check engine light came on. The code indicated that three cylinders were miss firing. Took MH back to the same auto shop and after 40 hours of checking everything that could possibly cause a misfire they could not get codes to clear. The MH was road tested after each component was verified working properly but would still throw same code. Tech determined that the issue then was in the ecm itself. After purchasing special software to access ecm program could not read file. Tech then called Ford Motor Tech Dept asking for a program file for this motor which is a Ford V10 and was told that they did not have a program file for this vehicle. So now if I drive the MH I will not get new warnings if something else goes wrong as the check engine light is already on.