2016 Fleetwood BOUNDER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
2,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes 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 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Engine: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10817141 · 2015-12-30 (December 30, 2015)
TRAVELING 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE-10, TUCSON, AZ., NMT 10 MILES FROM RV DEALERSHIP, BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH YELLOW HAZARD LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED FLOOR WHILE STOPPING, VERY LITTLE STOPPING ACTION. FORD DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE MODULE. 35-FOOT LONG RV HAD TO BE TOWED. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 1,869 miles reported. Look up ODI 10817141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046089 · 2017-11-14 (November 14, 2017)
ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STOPPED ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES STOPPED, NO BRAKES, NO POWERS STEERING, NO LIGHTS, NOT EVEN A HORN. LAST INCIDENT WAS MERGING INTO 70 MPH TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE STOPPED ON SHOULDER AND IT WAS RECOVERED BY WRECKER. CHASSIS IS FORD V10 .
Owner-reported narrative. 3,970 miles reported. Look up ODI 11046089 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11075604 · 2018-03-01 (March 1, 2018)
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT BECOMES TWISTED AND TANGLED EACH TIME THE SEAT IS ROTATED TOWARD THE LIVING AREA. THE SEAT ONLY TURNS ONE DIRECTION BECAUSE ENGINE DOGHOUSE GETS IN WAY. SEATBELT IS UNUSABLE. DRIVER SIDE WIPER CLIP FALLS OFF STOPPING WIPER
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11075604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11348484 · 2020-08-10 (August 10, 2020)
THE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FOGGED UP SO BAD WE CAN'T SEE THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THEY ARE DUAL PANE. STARTED 2ND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. STATIONARY, IN MOTION, JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11348484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11663145 · 2025-05-27 (May 27, 2025)
Upon inspecting the bottom of my RV after my trip. I noticed the following: Rear sway bar bushing/ saddle bracket became loose. Lost 1 bolt (bottom) and the other (upper) bolt is loose. The upper bolt holding the rubber bushing and saddle bracket and saddle bracket is bent. 2016 Fleetwood Bounder 35K.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11663145 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V584000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Reported: 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fleetwood Bounder and 2013-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles. The welds attaching the battery tray may be insufficient. As a result, the tray may separate from underneath the chassis.
Consequence: An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Remedy: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery tray, and install fasteners, if necessary, to secure the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170914REV.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V860000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2019-12-04 (December 4, 2019)
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.
Consequence: If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
Remedy: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.
NHTSA campaign record ↗