1998 Fleetwood BOUNDER: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 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 10163819 · 2006-07-28 (July 28, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE FOUR THERMO-PANE WINDOWS IN THE MOTOR HOME LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. THREE OF THESE WINDOWS HAVE DEVELOPED A LEAK, CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG REDUCING THE DRIVERS VISION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 08/14/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163819 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 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 ↗
Owner report 567457 · 2002-09-16 (September 16, 2002)
A REPAIR MAN CHANGING A FLAT TIRE DISCOVERED THE PROPANE LINE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL WAS BROKEN AND THE WIRE HARNESS ABOVE THE WHEEL WELL COVER WAS SPLIT, THE PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE WHEEL WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PAY THE DEALER TO LOOK AT THE DEFECT BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. CONSUMER WILL SEEK LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR MONIES PAID. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 567616 · 2002-09-26 (September 26, 2002)
THE DRIVER WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT AT BOTTOM DUE TO FLAW AT FACTORY. 5/8 OF FIBER GLASS WERE NEEDED TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN THE RUBBER SEAL AND THE BODY. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567616 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.
07V120000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-03-19 (March 19, 2007)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V178000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
Reported: 1997-10-07 (October 7, 1997)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH OPERATE THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING THE HOSE TO MELT, RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence: THIS HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V013000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 1999-01-26 (January 26, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES, WHEN FULLY EQUIPPED AND LOADED WITH TYPICAL CARGO, WILL EXPERIENCE AN OVERLOADED CONDITION ON THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE COMPONENTS TO FAIL PREMATURELY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WITH A NEW HIGHER CAPACITY REAR AXLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗