1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME
The 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 1997 MOTORHOME WITH A P30 CHASSIS. THE AUTO BRAKE FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORHOME TO COMPLETELY LOCK UP AND COULD NOT BE MOVED BY ENGINE POWER. *TR
REPEATED BRAKE FAILURE. *PH IT SEEMED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, STOP SIGNS OR LIGHT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE TOO MUCH ENGINE HEAT TO THE MASTER CYLINDER, THEREFORE THEY INSTALLED A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE STOPPED WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES BURNED OUT. *NM
WE OWN A 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER CHASSIS # [XXX] AND FLEETWOOD # [XXX]. THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ARE INSULATED GLASS THE SEALS HAVE BROKEN ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ENTER BETWEEN THE TWO PAINS OF GLASS. IT'S BECOMING INCREASING DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS, THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS. THESE WIDOWS SHOULD BE OF A BETTER QUALITY OR SINGLE PANE SO THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN. MANY MEMBERS OF OUR BOUNDER ORGANIZATION ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE ONE OF US GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
CONSUMER FOUND GAS DRIPPING FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, DEALER FOUND GAS LINE WAS DETERIATED, THE LEAK WAS ALSO CAUSING CONSUMER TO SMELL GAS. *SLC
THE TIRES ON THE MOTORHOME EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR, DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS IMPROPER FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BOUNDER MOTORHOME
- 1994 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 5 complaints
- 1995 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 6 complaints
- 1996 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 12 complaints
- 1997 BOUNDER MOTORHOME (current)
- 1998 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 13 complaints
- 1999 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 5 complaints
- 2000 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 4 complaints
- 2001 BOUNDER MOTORHOME — 33 complaints