2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Structure	1
Power Train	1
Steering	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Visibility	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Tires › Sidewall — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Aug 24, 2004

I have had two blowouts using michelin xrv tires on a 2001 bounder motorhome. The first was at 17000 miles when the inside left dual tire had a blowout causing damage to a storage compartment. The second blowout was to my front drivers side tire causing damage to the wheel cover. The front blowout is the most worrysome, I was barely able to maintain control and get the vehicle into the far right lane and stopped. This is my 4th motorhome and without exception keep my tire pressures checked and inflated prior to any use. I have never had this type problem on any of my vehicles....ever.

Tires · at 20,000 miles · reported Mar 12, 2004

I have michelin xrv 255 80 22.5 tires. I have 20k miles on the coach. I AM meticulous about checking and maintaining proper air pressure and the coach is not overweight. A curb side inside tire blew at 17k miles (A zipper tear on the inside sidewall). I was told I don't maintain pressure and that particular tire always is the one to blow....or I hit something. At 19k miles the inside tire on the street side blew in georgia doing minor damage to the inside fender well (A zipper tear on inside sidewall). Again, I was told I AM overloading the coach and not maintaining tire pressure. Plus, the…

Structure · at 4,600 miles · reported Feb 4, 2003

The engine shut off 44 times and the electrical system melted. Slide room leaks when raining. Screws protrude through jellcoat, entrance door won't stay latched and the air conditioner won't cool. Heater malfunctioned, shower installed upside down and the floor is separated. The counter tops are scratched. Wheel seals leaked grease onto brakes. Front windshield popped out. Transmission shipped with wrong fluid. Steering mechanism exhibited loud growling noise and rear exit window too heavy and unsafe. Ph

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.