1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
The 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, potentially affecting up to 562 vehicles.
Recall 94V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 131 vehicles affected
Defect: THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) PIPES AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE ROUTED SO THEY CONTACT THE TAG AXLE DURING VERTICAL MOVEMENT. THIS CONTACT CAN RUPTURE THE LPG PIPE AND ALLOW LPG LEAKAGE.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: WHEN A MIXTURE OF LPG GAS AND OXYGEN IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION, AN EXPLOSION CAN RESULT AND IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECTION OF COPPER TUBING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO REPLACE IRON PIPING IN AN AREA OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THE AXLE SWING AREA.
View full details →Recall 94V003000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 72 vehicles affected
Defect: THE LEVELING JACK HYDRAULIC HOSE LINES ARE ROUTED CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT AND RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence: HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY DRIP ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IGNITE CAUSING A FIRE. ALSO, LOSS OF LEVELING JACK HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE LEVELING JACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINE.
View full details →Recall 93V076000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 359 vehicles affected
Defect: WHILE OPERATING THE ENGINE IN REVERSE GEAR, ENGINE TORQUE CAUSES THE ENGINE TO ROLL, CAUSING THE THROTTLE MODULATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY TO CONTACT THE FLOOR AND BIND THE THROTTLE CABLE HOLDING THE THROTTLE IN AN OPEN POSITION.
Consequence: THE THROTTLE CABLE BINDING WHILE THE THROTTLE IS IN ANOPEN POSITION CAUSES LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: RELOCATION OF RAISED FLOOR SUPPORT HARDWARE ON THE BOX PORTION OF THE MOTORHOME.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A '93 CHEVY P30 CHASSIS WITH THE INFAMOUS AUTO PARK BRAKE. THE SYSTEM IS UNSAFE AND I AM SCARED OF IT. THE SYSTEM WILL APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE GOING DOWN THE ROAD IF YOU LOSE POWER STEERING FLUID. MINE LEAKS, I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MONITOR THE FLUID, IT LEAKS AT THE ACTUATOR UNDER THE COACH. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS SYSTEM, IT CAN STOP YOU DEAD ON THE HIGHWAY, ONE ONLY CAN THINK WHAT CAN HAPPEN. PLEASE HAVE THEM FIX IT. *JB
THE DUALWHEEL AXLE BROKE AWAY FROM THE FORD CHASSIS AND SHIFTED FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE MOTOHOME TO BE OFF BALANCE.
WAS DRIVING 65MPH & HEARD A POP AFTER GETTING ONTO THE OFF RAMP. VEHICLE WENT TO THE LEFT. STEERING HAD LOCKED UP. STARTED TO SLOW MOTERHOME DOWN & THEN STEERING UNLOCKED. STOPPED MOTORHOME & CHECKED IT. STRUCTURE FRAME OF MOTORHOME WAS LEANING TO THE LEFT. HAD MOTORHOME TOWED. MECHANIC INDICATED THE PART HOLDING WHEELS TO FRAME WAS A "WALKING POLE" & WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. BEEN IN TOUCH WITH FLEETWOOD & FORD. FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURER INDICATED IT WAS A FORD CHASSIS & FORD'S PROBLEM. FORD WAS TRYING TO ORDER THE PART FOR THE FRAME. *AK
WHEN GOING DOWN HILL THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE GETS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DECLINE, ALL THE BRAKE FLUID IS GONE AND THE BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE. DLR SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK
WHEN GOING DOWN HILL THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE GETS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DECLINE, ALL THE BRAKE FLUID IS GONE AND THE BRAKES ARE INEFFECTIVE. DLR SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
- 1988 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 2 complaints
- 1989 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 1 complaint
- 1990 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 37 complaints
- 1991 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 5 complaints
- 1992 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 8 complaints
- 1993 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER (current)
- 1994 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 26 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 10 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 30 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 39 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 38 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints