1998 Fleetwood BOUNDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
36,954 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 16 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 12.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Parking Brake: 2; Structure: 2; Visibility:Windshield: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 2; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10099233 · 2004-11-02 (November 2, 2004)
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS ROLLED BACK WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10106950 · 2005-01-06 (January 6, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *AK......WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DOWN TOWN ATLANTA THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, NEARLY THROWING THE DRIVER ANS PASSENGER (S) OUT OF THEIR SEATS. IF THIS OCCURRED ON ICE/SNOW IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTEROUS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 30,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10106950 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222150 · 2008-03-24 (March 24, 2008)
GASOLINE LEAKING FROM CRACKED FUEL LINE BETWEEN MAIN GAS TANK AND GENERATOR ON 1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTORHOME. CONCERN ABOUT DANGER OF LEAKING GASOLINE BUT THERE IS ALSO SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO LEAK. IF THERE WAS ANY SPARK FROM THIS CONNECTION, IT MAY CAUSE GAS TANK TO EXPLODE. I HAVE RUN THE GENERATOR 3 TIMES WITHOUT RUNNING THE MOTORHOME ENGINE AND HAVE HAD GAS LEAK EACH TIME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765975 · 2002-08-21 (August 21, 2002)
I WILL MAKE THIS SHORT. I OWN A RV MADE BY FLEETWOOD. GOING TO FLORIDA WITH FAMILY WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE TORE UP WHEEL WELL COVER AND THEN DESTROYED A MAIN WIRING HARNESS WITH BOTH AC/DC POWER. THE MAIN CONCERN WAS IT ALSO BROKE A GAS LINE, THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION FROM THE SPARKING WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS TOLD ME TO GO TO HELL, THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY A DIME FOR REPAIR SINCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS IS WRONG AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR EVEN KILLED FROM A GAS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042489 · 2003-10-07 (October 7, 2003)
VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HOSE THAT WAS LOCATED NEAR FUEL TANK AND GENERATOR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042489 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10898468 · 2016-08-25 (August 25, 2016)
I OWN AND OPERATE A GENERAL REPAIR SHOP. MY TECH REPLACED FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSORS ON FOR MENTIONED VEHICLE. WORKHORSE MFG PART NUMBERS (W8006778) AND (W8006803). WHILE ON TEST DRIVE THE ABS SYSTEM ENTERED FALSE DEPLOYMENT MODE AT 15MPH WHILE APPROACHING A BUSY HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET AND SLAM THE TRANSMISSION INTO LOW TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE NOSE OF THE COACH ENDED BLOCKING HALF A LANE OF TRAFFIC. NO ACCIDENT. FYI, THIS VEHICLE GVW IS 20,000 LBS. ( NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS TECHNICAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,907 miles reported. Look up ODI 10898468 at NHTSA ↗