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2001 Fleetwood Bounder

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 1, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 2, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder, most frequently naming the body & structure, engine and driver assistance categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure320.0%
  • Engine320.0%
  • Driver assistance213.3%
  • Electrical213.3%
  • Other / unspecified213.3%
  • Steering16.7%
  • Fuel system16.7%
  • Brakes16.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V198000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Jun 2, 2009
509 units potentially affected
The defect: FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 509 MY 2001-2008 CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
The risk: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. WORKHORSE WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
08V240000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 3, 2008
1,263 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V120000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 19, 2007
167,096 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed May 1, 2008

REFRIGERATOR FAILED TO COOL ON START UP. FOUND COOLING UNIT HAD LOST CHARGE. CHANCE OF FIRE WITH THESE UNITS... A RECALL WAS PUT ON THESE MOUNTHS AGO BUT I W ES NOT AWARE OF IT , I DID NOT RECIEVE ONE RECALL NO. 06E-076 I GOT A RECALL AFTER I CALLED DOMETIC. AS STATED IN THE RECALL , ITEM # 7 THEY REFUSE TO HELP, KEEP GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND...

NHTSA ID
10226359
Incident
Apr 22, 2008
Driver assistance
Filed May 1, 2008

2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTORHOME WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER UNPLUGGED THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. HE WAS TOLD PARTS WOULD BE IN, IN JANUARY. HE WAS INFORMED IN MARCH PARTS STILL WEREN'T AVAILABLE. *KB

NHTSA ID
10226271
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 7, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RV. HE RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. NONE OF THE DEALERS IN THE AREA HAVE THE PART. HE SPOKE WITH A DEALER TODAY AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT WHEN EVER THEY ORDER THE PARTS FORD CONTINUALLY STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DIDN'T GIVE HIM A DATE OF AVAILABILITY. THE RV DOES NOT HAVE ANTILOCK BRAKES OR AN ENGINE SIZE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB

NHTSA ID
10214968
Incident
Sep 15, 2007
Body & structureFuel system
Filed Aug 7, 2003

THE REAR END AROUND THE FUEL TANK, DISINTEGRATED AND SEPARATED. DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN CONTACTED. SERIAL #F739S1715341. MULTIPLE DEFECTS HAD BEEN FOUND. THERE WERE LEAKS, FAULTY DOOR LATCHES, A CRACKED DASHBOARD, WINDOW FRAME FELL OFF THE WALL. THE DEALER STATED THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *AK THE RV ALSO HAD EXCESSIVE RUST *CB *JB

NHTSA ID
10027145
Incident
Jul 12, 2003
Mileage
12,127 mi
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+2 more
Filed Jun 13, 2002

OIL LEAKED ONTO BRAKES, CAUSING ERRATIC BRAKING, DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AKTHE SHOWER WAS VERY INCONVENIENT. THE WALLS WERE NOT FASTENED TO THE STUDS AND THE FLOOR WAS NOT FASTENED TO THE FRAME. THE TV ANTENNA CONTROLS FELL OUT. THE 30 AMP SYSTEM CAN NOT OPERATE THE COACH IN A SAFE MANNER. THE SHORE CORD MELTED, NONE OF THE GROUND WIRES WERE TIGHT. THE RUBBER ROOF CAME OFF. *YH

NHTSA ID
8011799
Incident
Jan 13, 2001
Body & structureElectricalEngine+1 more
Filed Jun 13, 2002

SHORT CORD MELTED DUE TO LOOSE GROUND WIRES. DEALER HAS REPLACED SHORT CORD. *AK THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 156 REPAIRS DONE SO FAR AND THERE ARE STILL 27 UNRESOLVED ISSUES. THE SHOWER WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN, THE FRONT AIR/HEAT WAS CONTROLLED BY THE BACK CONTROLS AND VICE VERSA. THE 30 AMP SYSTEM DOESN'T SUPPORT THE COACH SYSTEM, THE SHORE CORD MELTED, NONE OF THE GROUND WIRES WERE TIGHT. THE WALLS WERE NOT FASTENED TO THE STUDS, THE FLOOR WAS NOT FASTENED TO THE FRAME, THE TV ANTENNA CONTROLS FELL OUT AND THE WASHER HAD ONE OF FOUR BRACES LEFT IN. THE ROOF CAME OFF, THE ABSENCE OF SEALER ALLOWED RAIN TO SEEP INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THERE ARE ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE CHASSIS HAS AIR LEAKS AND THE WHEEL SEAL NEEDED REPAIRING. *JG

NHTSA ID
8011798
Incident
Jun 1, 2002
Engine
Filed Jun 13, 2002

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8011794
Steering
Filed Jul 7, 2001

MOTORING AT 50 MPH HEARD A HARD SLAM ON LEFT SIDE FRONT,PULLED ME ACROSS CENTER LANE WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY CALLED DEALERSHIP.MECHANIC SAID WE AVERTED WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL DISASTER.AFRAID TO ACCEPT IN REPAIRED CONDITION WITHOUT FACTORY REP ON HAND DURING REPAIRS. *AK

NHTSA ID
748054
Incident
Jul 5, 2001

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0251

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AIR INTAKE BAFFLE PROCEDURE/INSTALLATION WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO STALLING OR SPUTTERING DURING HEAVY RAINS OR WHEN WATER IS SPRAYED DIRECTLY AT THE FRONT END. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE ALSO. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING FLEETWOOD 2005 BOUNDER, PACE ARROW, FLAIR AND STORM. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Fleetwood Bounder by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025110—
2024020—
2023160—
2022350—
2021260—
2020250—
2019020—
2018450—
2017340—
2016520—
2015610—
2014330—
2013010—
2012110—
2011220—
2010130—
2009110—
2008320—
2007560—
2006680—
2005175150.9
20042810150.9
2003138145.8
2002125144.8
2001Viewing850—
2000133039.9
1999351139.6
1998243148.6
1997295044.7
1996242038.7
1995101031.6
1994201037.0
1993113046.6
1992700—
1991520—
1990123253.6
1989124—
1988230—
1987030—
1986020—
1985010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.