AI Damage2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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).
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Bounder Diesel has 2 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (33%), stalls while driving (33%), tires: bulges, blowouts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.