Fleetwood Southwind 1999
Model Southwind made in 1999 by Fleetwood got 17 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, structure and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment.
Model 1999
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
00V086000 | FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | from 11/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 276 | 03/31/2000 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/21/2000 | 03/22/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes. the generator exhaust gases can accumulate beneath the slide out portion of the motor home and can seep into the vehicle interior. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This seepage can possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning to persons inside. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the generator exhaust pipe with a new exhaust pipe designed to terminate at a location other than under the extended slide out room. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during late-march 2000.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 at 1-800-322-8216.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
07V120000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 167096 | 05/10/2007 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 03/19/2007 | 03/20/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
04212008 | 04/21/2008 | 10025322 | Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. fleetwood motor home owners. csc was received. *pe | 07/29/2008 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
367 | 03/15/1999 | 610089 | This bulletin outlines the procedure required to correct tire interference with the front skirt wheel opening on units built on 1999 ford chassis. *tt | 04/17/2000 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||||
362 | 12/15/1998 | 614691 | Ford motor company is conducting a safety recall campaign to replace the accelerator cable on all 1999 ford f53 chassis. *tt | 12/11/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
01/01/2001 | |||
While traveling on highway and without out prior warning fuse shorted out, causing parking brakes and transmission to shutdown. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
1 | 08/09/1999 | ||
Ignition came out in hand. yh | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
07/20/2000 | 1 | 12/24/1998 | |
While testing the motorhome due to fumes, the dealership discovered that the lavatory fan was wired backwards and blowing air inside instead of outside.(attorney for consumer) *mjs | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
03/11/2000 | 1 | 12/24/1998 | |
Prior to recall notification (00v-086) the motorhome had continued problems with formaldehyde and carbon monoxide fumes entering the vehicle which has caused severe headaches and problems to the consumer that has required hospital treatment, several repair attempts, however the problems are continuing, recall 00v-086 was completed however the problems continued.(attorney for consumer) *mjs | |||
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
1 | 09/16/1998 | ||
Hydraulic jacks lines fell off and got tangles up in the front tire ruining the wheel. mjs | |||
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - SLIDE-IN CAMPER | |||
1 | 09/16/1998 | ||
Slide out unit fell off while traveling, seals are also defective. mjs | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
1 | 09/16/1998 | ||
Headlights out of adjustment causing poor visibility. mjs | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
1 | 08/09/1999 | ||
In a rain storm dash lights went out, clearance light flicking and engine misfires due to design error that allowed water to be sucked into the air intake. yh | |||
OTHER | |||
01/26/2000 | 1 | 12/24/1998 | |
The shower and toilet leaks. (attorney for consumer) *mjs | |||
PARKING BRAKE | |||
06/15/2009 | 28177 | 1 | |
I have a 1999 fleetwood 35' rv with auto park. while returning from a trip--the auto park light and the brake light both came on--we stopped immediately and checked things out--there was no fire--but avery strong smell of something burning--we later found out it was the auto park brake pads. the motor home is on a gm p-30 chassis and consists of high and low pressure sensors and a hydraulic system--if there is a problem with either of these sensors or if the fluid runs low--the system engages---there are 2 brake shoes that fit around the drive shaft these clamp down on the drive shaft to stop the vehicle--this can be a very dangerous situation--it can happen at anytime--possibly causing an accident or injury. there are a lot of complaints on the internet concerning this system and gm does not seem to be responsive to the problem---i believe there should be a recall or reimbursement to owners of this p-30 chassis. *tr | |||
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
01/01/2001 | |||
While traveling on highway and without out prior warning fuse shorted out, causing parking brakes and transmission to shutdown. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
01/01/2001 | |||
While traveling on highway and without out prior warning fuse shorted out, causing parking brakes and transmission to shutdown. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
1 | 12/24/1998 | ||
Since delivery, when the slide-out is opened to enlarge the bedroom, the ground can be seen. (attorney for consumer) *mjs | |||
2 | 09/16/1998 | ||
Bottom storage area leaks water, repaired however continues to leak. mjs | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
09/01/2007 | 0 | 04/01/2000 | |
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 fleetwood south wind. the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000). the dealer disconnected the cruise control and stated that the part would be available in the january of 2008. as of february 4, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. there had been no failure to date. the engine size was unavailable. the current mileage was 24,000. | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
04/04/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
Driver side windshield popped out at top right hand corner. other side buckled and broke.*ak | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
01/26/2000 | 1 | 12/24/1998 | |
Windshield wiper failed. (attorney for consumer) *mjs |