2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 4 recalls, 1 complaint
Recall 08V240000 (03/06/2008): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS A GAS AND DIESEL MOTOR HOMES, CLASS C MOTOR HOMES, CONVENTIONAL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH GENERATES THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Fix: FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.
Recall 06V055000 (23/02/2006): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Recall 06V032000 (08/02/2006): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG MAY BE PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WEIGHT VALUE OF 31,000 POUNDS. THE CORRECT GVWR WEIGHT VALUE IS 28,000 POUNDS. THE SAME WEIGHT ERROR MAY OCCUR ON THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY TAG.
Fix: DEALERS WILL SEND REPLACEMENT LABELS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL CHANGE CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND CERTIFY THE CHASSIS FOR THE 31,000 POUNDS GVWR WEIGHT VALUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Recall 05V333000 (27/07/2005): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE MANUFACTURERS' TOW HITCH RECEIVER INFORMATION LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE INCORRECT WEIGHT CARRYING CAPACITY VALUE AND THE INCORRECT TONGUE WEIGHT VALUE.
Fix: FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL OWNERS THE CORRECT TOW HITCH RECEIVER WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL. IF OWNERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THE LABEL, DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Doors, windows, steps and lights: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Mostly adjustments and wear: steps that stop halfway on a bad switch, doors out of alignment after a slide shifted, exterior lights with a corroded ground. Before you buy: Every door, lock, window and light.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
06/16/2008, STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE TIRE COMPARTMENT WAS SPLIT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, AND ALONG THE CREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE COMPARTMENT WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE TIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
05/11/2010, VISIBILITY: FOGGING OF DUAL PANE WINDOWS IN 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL MOTORHOME MANUFACTURED BY SE GI. *TR
02/24/2009, EQUIPMENT: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABINETRY ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRIVER IS BECOMING LOOSE FROM THE CEILING FRAME. THE CABINETRY HOUSES THE TELEVISION AND TELEVISION COMPONENTS AND HE IS CONCERNED THAT IF IT CONTINUES TO LOOSEN, THE TELEVISION AND ITS COMPONENTS COULD FALL ON TOP OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS.
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The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.