The automatic park system went out on my general motors p30 motorhome chassis on a camping trip - leaving me with no "park" in my automatic transmission and no emergency brake. It was very dangerous, as I had no way to keep the motorhome from moving at anytime I tried to stop and park, such as stopping at a restaruant, stopping to sightsee, or stopping to camp. In over forty years of driving automatic transmission vehicles, this is the first case where, even though I put the transmission lever in the "park" position, my vehicle start rolling as soon as I took my foot off the brake petal (and, yes, I had depressed my emergency brake petal to the floor as well.
The worst 1996 Bounder Motorhome problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Bounder Motorhome owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 1996 fleetwood bounder motorhome (mh). The drivers side window which is dual pane lost the seal and had moisture between the panes. It has since turned to a hard white substance which covers the entire glass and makes it impossible for any side vision. The passenger side has the liquid moisture between the panes just like started on the drivers side. Also one of the side windows is doing the same thing. It is such a safety hazard I am afraid to drive the mh. Other rv owners are having this same problem, but I haven't seen any as bad as mine, and fleetwood has said there is no recall for this.
The auto-park break on my 1996 bounder m/h on a 1995 gm p-30 chassis has come on going down the road stopping the motor home on the road also it has failed at a campground and I was not able to move the couch at all, this was a 600.00 repair. The break is still not right. This is not just my problem, the internet is full of the same story's of a dangerous problem that gm will not admit to!
On december 21, 1997, was driving at approximately 65mph when consumer noticed smoke. Pulled to side of road and was towed to beaudry r.v. Dealership where repairs were done. Dealer replaced the brakes and wheel drive locking hubs. On april 17, 98, was driving approximately 65mph when noticed from the side rearview mirror smoke. Pulled over to a parking lot where a mechanic looked at vehicle. He replaced brakes and springs. The third time problem occurred while consumer was driving appoximately 65mph when heard a tire blowout. They then pulled over immediately and noticed there was a fire . Vehicle is now back at the dealership for repairs.
Stud bolts are too short to attach wheel liners properly, resulting in one coming off striking a vehicle. (model year 1995)
While the brakes are "hot" the ABS braking system malfunctions, causing the brake pedal to fade and extended stopping distance, which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Circuit breaker malfunctioned, causing expandable room to inadvertently pop up.
Both power steering and brakes failed due to a split and disconnected power steering return line.
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Is the 1996 Bounder Motorhome reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1996 Bounder Motorhome, close to a typical Motorhome model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Bounder Motorhome?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Bounder Motorhome have?
No recalls on record.
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