2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
The 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), Equipment (2 complaints), and Structure (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, potentially affecting up to 240,939 vehicles.
Recall 09V198000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 509 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 08V240000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,263 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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...
View full details →Recall 07V120000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 167,096 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V066000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 11,194 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V452000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 60,877 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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Safety Rating for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD BOUNDER
- 1996 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 30 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 39 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 38 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 55 complaints
- 2000 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 16 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER (current)
- 2002 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 17 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 16 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 31 complaints
- 2005 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 24 complaints
- 2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 8 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints