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 in nature.) I drove the vehicle back to the shop to initiate investigation. Using a dvom I measured the voltage amplitude out of the new wheel speed sensors. The front left measured .068v AC and the front right measured .286v AC. This is the cause of the false deployment. I then removed the front wheels to inspect the sensors and discovered the source of the failure. The replacement sensors are manufacture without location dowels. The location dowels set the critical clearance gap between the reluctor and sensor. This clearance gap has a narrow plus or minus tolerance. When the tolerance is lost the ABS system will enter a false deployment mode ( ABS system activates and blocks brake fluid pressure being applied to the brake calipers ). The new replacement ABS sensors have no location dowels there for tolerances as designed are not achieved. This is why I lost control of 10 tons of vehicle. The part supplier, part manufacturer, and chassis builder have been served full notice of this flaw. The gm case reference number is [xxx]. Thank you, [xxx] master ase truck certified master ase car certified master ase engine machinist certified ase l1 certified walworth county circuit court appointed expert witness information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 1998 Fleetwood Bounder problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical6
- Fuel system5
- Body4
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
Problems by type
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- Electrical6
- Fuel system5
- Body4
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Lights2
- Acceleration1
- Locks1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V120000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V013000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V178000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Gasoline supply line to gen'r seepage
Odi's investigation has found that the 1/4 inside diameter fuel hose that provides gasoline to the vehicle's on-board generator can crack and seep fuel. Complaint summaries indicate that owners have typically detected a seeping fuel line through (1) the odor of raw gasoline fumes and/or (2) erratic or non-start generator performance.odi has found that the fuel in the generator fuel supply hose is pulled into the generator by suction so the generator is likely to pull air into the fuel line through minor cracks in the fuel line causing erratic generator performance well before the cracks will increase in size sufficiently to seep significant amounts of gasoline.risk of fire is negligible since the volume of fuel seepage is small and the seepage is unlikely to spray because the fuel line is not pressurized.also, the fuel tank , generator, and fuel lines are mounted at the rear of the vehicle distant from hot engine parts and/or any other likely sources of ignition. Fleetwood has informed odi that they intend to provide anotification to affected owners that (1) advises that the generator fuel line should be inspected frequently and (2) describes the symptoms of a deteriorating fuel line so that affected owners will recognize the symptoms indicating a fuel line leak or seep has, or is about to occur, so the owners may appropriately diagnose and respond by correcting the problem.
PE07055
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Fleetwood Bounder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle is leaking fuel onto the ground due to a defective hose that was located near fuel tank and generator.
Consumer states that there is a problem with the generator making noises. Dealer was notified. The fuel line was cracked. Consumer had to change fuel line to the coach generator (110vac-5.5 kva) *mr the consumer states that the fuel line is installed from oem chasis chevrolet to the coach generator by fleetwood and has a material manufacturing defect which results in an unsafe condition allowing hydro carbons to vent into the atmosphere and potentially allowing the fuel to escape to the hot sufaces of the onan generator, which can result in a fire/personal injury and or death.
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.
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.
I will make this short. I own a rv made by fleetwood. Going to florida with family we had a flat tire. The tire tore up wheel well cover and then destroyed a main wiring harness with both AC/dc power. The main concern was it also broke a gas line, that could have caused an explosion from the sparking wires. The manufacturer has told me to go to hell, that they would not pay a dime for repair since the vehicle is out of warranty. This is wrong and needs to be investigated as my family and I could have been injured or even killed from a gas explosion.
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Questions about the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder
Is the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder, 8.0 times a typical Bounder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder?
Electrical system, with 6 complaints. Next is fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and suspension.
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