2007 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
3 recalls — 3 complaints — 4 TSBs
09V198000 Jun 2, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
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 GENE... Read more
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 CONDUCT THE OWNER ... Read more
08V320000 Jul 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 70,101 MY 2003-2007 SOUTHWIND, PACE ARROW, BOUNDER, FLAIR, STORM, FIESTA, TERRA GAS CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; BOUNDER, DISCOVERY, PROVIDENCE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, REVOLUTION, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION DIESEL CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; JAMBOREE TIOGA CLASS C... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 ASSIS... Read more
06V388000 Oct 4, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V225). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIPS ON THESE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-294-6773 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 3 |
VISIBILITY
Aug 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
2007 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOME. DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS ARE FOGGING PREVENTING VIEW TO REARVIEW MIRRORS. OTHER WINDOWS FOGGING ALSO BUT DO NOT POSE A SAFETY ISSUE. NEED ASSISTANCE AS THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE HELP WITH A RECALL TO PROVIDE SAFE. DRIVING A... Read more
VISIBILITY
Oct 27, 2010
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
WINDOWS ON PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF MOTOR HOME HAVE FOGGED TO THE POINT THEY ARE OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW THROUGH THE SIDE MIRRORS. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN WITHIN ONE YEAR OF NEW PURCHASE. DEALER BLAMES THE PROBLEM ON MANUFACTURER AND WILL NOT REPLACE THE WINDOWS. THIS IS A PROBLEM COMMONLY REPORTED F... Read more
VISIBILITY
Oct 13, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
THE DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF MY MOTOR HOME HAVE LOST VACUUM AND ARE FOGGING OVER. THE WINDOWS ARE IN THE DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT TO MY MIRRORS. ALL OF THE DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS ON THE MOTOR HOME ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY DO NOT CREATE A SAFETY ISSUE. FLEETWOOD... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
07163
Feb 1, 2009
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC LEVELER MOTOR BRAKE BOOT. THIS CAUSES CORROSION OF THE LEVELER BRAKE AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE LEVELER MOTOR. FLEETWOOD. *KB UPDATED 7/6/09. *PE
07162
Feb 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC LEVELERS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE SENSOR HARNESS, OR A CONTROL MODULE THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PER DESIGN. *KB UPDATED 6/14/10. *PE
0271
Jan 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPLACE THE CONTROLLER FOR POWER GEAR ELECTRIC JACK LEVELERS. *KB UPDATED ON 10/01/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/28/10. *PE
0274
Jun 1, 2007
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONDENSATION MAY ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC LEVELER PROTECTIVE BRAKE BOOT RESULTING IN CORROSION OF THE LEVELER BRAKE. *KB UPDATED ON 10/01/07 *NJ
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91075
Opened: May 23, 1991 — Closed: Aug 21, 1991
FRONT BRAKES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE86060
Opened: Jun 18, 1986 — Closed: Dec 19, 1986
CO INTRUSION
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:THE MANUFACTURER ADVISEDTHAT THE AUXILIARY POWER UNITS (APU'S) AND THEIR EXHAUST SYSTEMS ARE ALLFACTORY INSTALLED.IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED TWO INSTANCESOF CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ASPHYXIATION WITH THREE FATALITIES.HOWEVER,THESE WERE NOT IN THE ... Read more
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND across all model years (1979–2023).
119
Total Recalls
238
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 3 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 14 | View |
| 2003 | 8 | 24 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |