Fleetwood Southwind 2006
Model Southwind made in 2006 by Fleetwood got 6 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, air.
Model 2006
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V240000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 06/05/2005 to 04/06/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1263 | 09/25/2008 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 06/03/2008 | 06/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. a low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during june 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 06V055000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 09/01/2005 to 12/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1236 | 03/17/2006 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 02/23/2006 | 02/23/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric entry step built with a control unit manufactured by american technologies, may develop an electrical short during cold weather, allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This will make the step inoperable and possibly result in a risk of personal injury, vehicle or other property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace all american technologies controls associated with the kwikee brand electric entry step free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no.60220.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0271 | 01/01/2008 | PU-07162 | 10022211 | Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe | 07/23/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 6000 | 1 | 04/05/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to enter or exit the motor home, the door latch locked without warning. the door lock would not open by use of the key. the motor home was inspected by a dealer who replaced the door latch and lock assembly, but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 25000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood southwind. the vehicle was previously serviced for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic. while parked he noticed residue on the front passenger side hub cap. upon further examination he noticed there was oil leaking near the brakes. an independent mechanic appeared on the scene and he was informed the seal which holds the oil that lubricates the bearings was leaking. he was also informed this was due to overheating. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. sm. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/12/2007 | 3000 | 2 | 03/12/2006 |
| Leaking of motorhome roof due to faulty skylites,motorhome manufacturer denies leaking from skylites. skylites are a little over one year old, and excessive dry-rotting has occurred. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | NORTH HILLS | 91343 | NEIL'S MOTOR HOME | 818-891-2166 |
| CA | PALM DESERT | 92211-1144 | GIANT RV | 7603600491 |