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2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel is body and structure. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical Bounder Diesel model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
4
Worst area
Body

The worst 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 3, 2008 · 1,263 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑509‑3418.

Recall number 08V240000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported February 23, 2006 · 1,236 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite.
Risk
This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800‑509‑3418.

Recall number 06V055000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported February 8, 2006 · 42 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the federal certification tag may be printed with the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) weight value of 31,000 pounds. The correct gvwr weight value is 28,000 pounds. The same weight error may occur on the cargo carrying capacity tag.
Risk
Overloading could damage the vehicle, adversely affecting vehicle performance including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will send replacement labels along with instructions. If necessary, dealers will change certain front suspension components and certify the chassis for the 31,000 pounds gvwr weight value. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800‑509‑3418.

Recall number 06V032000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported July 27, 2005 · 2,435 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value.
Risk
The weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. It is important that these ratings not be exceeded. Failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. If owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. The recall began august 4, 2005. Owners may contact fleetwood at 800‑509‑3418.

Recall number 05V333000 · Recall details

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What 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · IL

Fogging of dual pane windows in 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel motorhome manufactured by se gi.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · 10,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel. The contact stated that the cabinetry on the ceiling above the driver is becoming loose from the ceiling frame. The cabinetry houses the television and television components and he is concerned that if it continues to loosen, the television and its components could fall on top of the driver. The dealer stated that he would have to be responsible for the repairs. Fleetwood's customer service department claimed that the warranty was no longer valid; therefore, they were not responsible. The contact believes that a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 18,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Body · 12,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood bounder diesel. After parking the vehicle, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the passenger side. He then discovered that the tire compartment was split from top to bottom, and along the crease. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the compartment was not strong enough to hold the tire. The current mileage was 13,000 and failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 07/29/08.*lj update 08/06/08

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Is the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 1.5 times a typical Bounder Diesel model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).

How many recalls does the 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel have?

4 recalls, covering equipment.

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