1990 Fleetwood BOUNDER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 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: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 2; 2001: 2; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10051063 · 2003-12-24 (December 24, 2003)
I HAVE A 1990 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 32' THAT I PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. BOTH OF MY WINDSHIELDS ARE POPPING OUT. THE GLASS REPAIR PLACE THAT I TOOK IT TO SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF THEM AND THEY CAN NOT GET THEM BACK IN PLACE.*AK THE FIN IS [XXX] AND THE VIN IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051063 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489524 · 1995-04-23 (April 23, 1995)
JACK FAILED, ALSO JACK SPRINGS BROKE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 562274 · 2001-07-31 (July 31, 2001)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE TURNPIKE, MOTORHOME LOST ITS RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE DUAL TIRE FROM THE AXLE, THE TIRE STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR OF THE MOTORHOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF CAMPER WHICH HAS A FIVE INCH HOLE FROM THE TIRE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CENTER RIM WORE OUT RESULTING IN THE REAR OUTER TIRE TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE AXLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-91-322)*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 562274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 746457 · 2001-06-05 (June 5, 2001)
I BOUGHT THE RV FROM LANDRYS THEY WERE INFORMED FROM ME THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS BROKE THEY SAID THEY KNEW NOTHING OF IT BASICALLY I HAD TO BUY IT AS IS OR WALK BACK TO MINN MORRYDE SAID THEY WOULD SEND ME PARTS FOR FREE BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED FROM THE FACTORY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 746457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975563 · 1995-11-28 (November 28, 1995)
FLAMES COME UP THE CARBURETOR INSIDE THE COCAH AND OUT THE TAIL PIPE RIGHT AT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. MICHELIN TIRES, RADIAL, 8R195XZALRF, EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT IN THE MIDDLE ON THE SIDE. TAG AXLE TWISTS AND RUBS BRAKES CAUSING LOCK UP, BUSHINGS KEEP FALLING OUT. STEERING COLUMN FAULTY. CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975563 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
90V020000 · Unknown Or Other
Reported: 1990-01-07 (January 7, 1990)
THE TELEVISION MOUNTED IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET MAY BE INSECURELY MOUNTED, AND COULD VIBRATE LOOSE AND FALL.
Consequence: FALLING TV COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, OR COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: ADD TWO RETAINING BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE TV FROM MOVING OUT OF ITS CABINET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V060000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1990-03-26 (March 26, 1990)
METAL FORMED ENDS OF SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR MAY BE CRACKED.
Consequence: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WOULD NOT SUSTAIN SEAT BELT LOADS INA CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE TOP PLATE WELDMENT, INCLUDING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR, ON SEAT PEDESTALS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V052000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1992-04-14 (April 14, 1992)
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT NUT RETAINING CLIP MAY BE MISSING. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE LACK OF A RETAINING CLIP WILL ALLOW THE NUT TO WORK LOOSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CANRESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR A STEERING WHEEL NUT RETAINING CLIP. IF CLIP IS MISSING, INSTALL A STEERING WHEEL NUT RETAINING CLIP, OR HAVE A DEALER INSPECT AND INSTALL A CLIP. FLEETWOOD ADVISES OWNERS NOT TO OPERATE THE MOTORHOMES UNTIL A STEERING WHEEL NUT INSPECTION AND CLIP INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗