Recall 14V734 covers 40 2014-2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic RVs for loose grab bars. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
Fleetwood is recalling 40 2014-2015 Bounder Classic recreational vehicles because insufficient structural reinforcement lets a grab bar pull loose during use. If the grab bar comes free, a person using it faces a higher risk of personal injury, and the Fleetwood dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The grab bar in the 2014-2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic is the wall-mounted handhold an owner or passenger uses for support while moving through the motorhome. It is supposed to be anchored into reinforced structure behind the wall, so body weight and pulling force go into the coach structure instead of the wall panel alone.
In NHTSA campaign 14V734, the problem is the mounting area behind that grab bar was not built with enough reinforcement. The required blocking was left out of the affected Bounder Classic 34 M installation area, and the bar did not reach all intended anchor points during assembly. Under use, the grab bar can pull loose from the wall instead of holding firm, which can cause a fall or personal injury.
There is no warning sign before failure. The grab bar can feel normal until it separates during use, so owners should not rely on a visual check of the wall or handle to rule out the defect.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2014 and 2015 Bounder Classic model years, with the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment listed for both.
| 2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
A loose grab bar can come free while someone is using it for support, increasing the risk of personal injury. Use the grab bar with caution until the recall repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic is included in this recall.
- Watch for Fleetwood's owner notice, or use the VIN result if the notice never arrived.
- Call Fleetwood customer service at 1-800-509-3417 to confirm repair timing and reference recall number 14V734.
- Contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer after Fleetwood confirms the free grab-bar reinforcement repair is open for your VIN.
- Use the grab bar lightly until the repair is complete; an unreinforced bar can pull loose and cause injury.
What happens at the repair
The filing describes the dealer fix, but does not show the final remedy as available. Once Fleetwood opens the repair, a Fleetwood technician will remove the grab bar and reinstall it onto a reinforcement steel plate so the mounting area has the added support described in recall 14V734. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall once the dealer repair is available.
Timeline
| November 14, 2014 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
| December 5, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
| December 5, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 8, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V734?
Recall 14V734 covers 40 2014-2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic recreational vehicles with insufficient structural reinforcement where the grab bar is installed. The grab bar can pull loose during use and increase personal injury risk. Fleetwood dealers remove and reinstall the grab bar onto a reinforcement steel plate for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Fleetwood Bounder Classic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bounder Classic is included in recall 14V734. If it is, contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer to schedule the grab bar reinforcement repair. Reference recall number 14V734 and Fleetwood recall number 141107ARG when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 14V734, Fleetwood dealers remove and reinstall the grab bar onto a reinforcement steel plate free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V734?
The safety risk is personal injury from a loose grab bar. The affected Fleetwood Bounder Classic has insufficient reinforcement at the grab bar installation area, so the bar can pull loose during use. The dealer repair adds a reinforcement steel plate.
What if I bought my Fleetwood Bounder Classic used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Bounder Classic is included, then call a franchised Fleetwood dealer with recall number 14V734.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V734000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-509-3417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V734 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V734000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →