2000 Fleetwood BOUNDER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
38,193 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 13 complaints (7.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 15.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Fuel System, Diesel: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 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: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 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 (2). 9 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 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2000: 5; 2001: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2012: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10040264 · 2003-09-22 (September 22, 2003)
REAR SEAT IS MOUNTED INCORRECTLY WHICH ENABLES THE CHAIR TO FACE FORWARD.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074179 · 2004-06-25 (June 25, 2004)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL #03V066000: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO THE TAKE RV SOMEWHERE ELSE BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE A TECHNICIAN TO PERFORM THE WORK. *JB *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10074179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153429 · 2006-03-22 (March 22, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AS IF IT IS LOOSING POWER. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *AK THE ENGINE STALLED. UPDATED 04/06/06
Owner-reported narrative. 46,385 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153429 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166364 · 2006-08-23 (August 23, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTOR HOME HOUSING PART WAS BROKEN FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE STEERING WHICH IS ALSO CONNECTED TO THE FRAME TO HAVE DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING FELT AS IF IT WERE LOOSE, WHICH HAS BEEN A CONSISTENT PROBLEM, BUT THE MOTOR HOME HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. THE MOTOR HOME HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10227011 · 2008-05-08 (May 8, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR ARE UNAVAILABLE AND FORD DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL ARRIVE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10227011 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10465001 · 2012-07-06 (July 6, 2012)
FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL DELIVERY. THIS PUMP IS A BOSCH VP44 PUMP AND ACCORDING TO THE CUMMINS BLOG WEBSITES AND THE FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER, THIS PART HAS A 100% FAILURE RATE. WHEN THE PUMP FAILS THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND DOESN'T RESTART. MY VEHICLE IS A 25000 POUND MOTOR HOME, AND WHEN IT DIES OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. BOSCH AND CUMMINS KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT ARE UNWILLING TO ASSIST THE CUSTOMER IN ANY WAY EVEN THOUGH THEY ADMIT THAT IT IS A DESIGN FAULT. IN THEIR WORDS "WE ADMIT THAT IT…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,467 miles reported. Look up ODI 10465001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10959176 · 2017-03-07 (March 7, 2017)
TIRES ON OUR MOTORHOME ARE G159. WE HAVE HAD THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE THE SIDEWALLS BLOW OUT. TWO INCIDENTS WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORHOME. THE LAST INCIDENT, THE TIRE WAS LEANING UP AGAINST A WALL AT THE LOCAL NAPA GARAGE AND THE TIRE BLEW. IT IS LUCKY NO ONE WAS INJURED. WE CONTACTED GOODYEAR WITH NO SATISFACTION/RESOLUTION TO OUR COMPLAINT.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 723089 · 2000-05-23 (May 23, 2000)
REPAIRED BY LOCAL DEALER. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 723089 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.
03V066000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 2003-03-04 (March 4, 2003)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V452000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2003-11-04 (November 4, 2003)
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG AT 800-932-3837 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-629-8454.
NHTSA campaign record ↗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 ↗