2010 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs
11V074000 Jan 28, 2011
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVEN... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED MAY NOT ACTIVATE IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY C... Read more
11V009000 Jan 7, 2011
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SOUTHWIND AND MODEL YEAR 2010 BOUNDER CLASS-A MOTOR HOMES. THE LPG TANK CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SPRING SHACKLE CARRIER BOLT AND DAMAGE THE LPG TANK.
Consequence
THE DAMAGE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED RELEASE OF LPG GAS AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH, INJURY OR LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE PROPANE TANK AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PROPANE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-509-3418.
10V251000 Jun 9, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 BOUNDER, BOUNDER CLASSIC, FIESTA, SOUTHWIND AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 11, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT ON WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS AND WITH GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH RE... Read more
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-158. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
PUB-10199FRV
Jul 1, 2010
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
FLEETWOOD RV: POSSIBLE OIL LEAK DUE OIL FILL HOSE CONTACTING SHARP/ROUGH EDGE OF FLOOR. *PE
No comms 2021-04
May 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2021-07
Aug 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2021-11
Nov 30, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-03
Mar 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-06
Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for June 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
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 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 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 |