Fleetwood Southwind 1995
Model Southwind made in 1995 by Fleetwood got 20 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1995
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 4 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Air pump failed, alternator replace three times. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Incorrect wiring to ignition switch, caused ignition to short out/fail. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/29/1996 | 4 | 09/29/1995 | |
| Vehicle intermittently stalls after several repair attempts. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 4 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Air pump failed, alternator replace three times. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | 12/21/1996 | |
| Consumer received manufacturer's recall 97s92 and is requesting reimbursement, for prior replacement of the fuel pump. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Generator failed. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 09/28/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Sticking failure magic chef high output stove valve will not shut off when hot, problem can not be repaired because of design flaw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 06/25/1998 | 1 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Fuel pump and fuel pump wiring harness failed causing engine to fail. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | 12/21/1996 | ||
| Consumer complains that the electric fuel pump was faulty, consumer received recall notice 97s92 after having vehicle serviced. *jg | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | 12/21/1996 | |
| Consumer received manufacturer's recall 97s92 and is requesting reimbursement, for prior replacement of the fuel pump. *slc | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 6 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Automatic parking brake activates at any road speed, causing vehicle to come to a complete stop with no warning. this has happened approximately 6 times, multiple dealer repairs have not worked. others are experiencing this problem - ref. family motor coach association magazine, april 2000 (vol 37 #4). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/07/1994 | |||
| Brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/26/2000 | |||
| When shifting out of park into drive the light came on. also, if the hydraulic system was high brakes would not set, it would override the actuator. if it was low, the actuator would not override the spring. took it to dealer, and they changed the pressure actuator switch. this was the third time this has happened.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| Stability for manuvering is poor w/cause manufacturing one side of motorhome heavier than other. please describe details. tt | |||
| Only had motor home eight week on the passenger side it has a crack wall inside,dealer should replacing the shower there work on it. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/29/1998 | 1 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Entire front end suspension failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/06/1998 | 2 | ||
| The front air suspension malfunctioned on the driver's side which let the air out 2 times, may cause loss of vehicle control. dlr cannot determine the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 2 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Right front leaf spring broke twice. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 76000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while in park position the vehicle rolled forwards. although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted no repairs have been made. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/04/1999 | |||
| Windshield is falling out from the motorhome. the dealer has repaired the windshield several times. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||