- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the body, doors & structure (3). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2000 has 13 and the 2002 has 12.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Bounder year, for its age
#202 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Fleetwood Bounder problems
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2001 Fleetwood Bounder recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- The risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- The fix
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.
- The problem
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." The brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- The risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.
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8 complaints about the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder
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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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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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
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
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
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2001 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Fleetwood Bounder | 8 | 5 | C | |
| 2001 Fleetwood Discovery | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood Expedition | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood Jamboree | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood Fleetwood | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood American Eagle | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood Flair | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Fleetwood Fiesta | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder: service brakes, air (June 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2003) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), body, doors & structure (3), equipment & accessories (2).
How many complaints has the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 7, 2001 and the latest on May 1, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 48 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fleetwood Bounder year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Bounder years have the most complaints?
1999 (35), 1997 (29), 2004 (28). See every Fleetwood Bounder year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Fleetwood Bounder has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data