Fleetwood Southwind 2005
Model Southwind made in 2005 by Fleetwood got 19 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to (pws) and service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2005
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V388000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 01/02/2004 to 08/22/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 7858 | 09/01/2006 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 10/04/2006 | 10/12/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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 | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 assist the owner 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 also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V198000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 509 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/02/2009 | 06/01/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 and dealer notification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V218000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 09/02/2005 to 01/10/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 947 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/19/2006 | 06/19/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| (PWS) | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 51000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. the contact stated that the engine failed when the cruise control was engaged. the contact stated that the engine functioned as normal until the cruise control was activated. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 51,000. sm. | |||
| 05/14/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind with a workhorse chassis. the contact stated the engine failed when the cruise control is set. the contact stated the vehicle had run fine until the failure with the cruise control. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure mileage and current mileages were 51,000.rl | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 03/02/2008 | 7000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes quit working when tried to stop the vehicle. he received a recall notice. he called the dealer and the manufacturer and was unable to speak with them. the failure mileage was 7,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 17905 | 7 | 04/05/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind 32vs. while driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to move. he had to depress the pedal completely to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer advised him to let the brakes cool and bring them the vehicle. after allowing the brakes to cool for two and a half hours, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the caliper pins and turned the rotors. the parts have been replaced twice by the same dealer. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v084000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures stated in action number ea07016. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 18,905 and failure mileage was 17,905. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 17905 | 7 | 04/05/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind 32vs. while driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to move. he had to depress the pedal completely to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer advised him to let the brakes cool and bring them the vehicle. after allowing the brakes to cool for two and a half hours, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the caliper pins and turned the rotors. the parts have been replaced twice by the same dealer. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v084000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures stated in action number ea07016. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 18,905 and failure mileage was 17,905. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 17905 | 7 | 04/05/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind 32vs. while driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to move. he had to depress the pedal completely to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. the dealer advised him to let the brakes cool and bring them the vehicle. after allowing the brakes to cool for two and a half hours, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the caliper pins and turned the rotors. the parts have been replaced twice by the same dealer. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v084000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures stated in action number ea07016. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 18,905 and failure mileage was 17,905. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 51000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. the contact stated that the engine failed when the cruise control was engaged. the contact stated that the engine functioned as normal until the cruise control was activated. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 51,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 9000 | ||
| Both driver side and passenger side dual glazed windows are fogged up and making driving hazardous. the other windows in the motor home are fogging up as well. i've checked other forums on-line have found this to be a problem with other owners as well. | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 22000 | ||
| Windows are fogged up. the drivers side window & passenger side window are the worst. can't see out side mirrors. have had several close calls, changing lanes. | |||