Fleetwood Southwind 2007
Model Southwind made in 2007 by Fleetwood got 10 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, service brakes, electric. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, air.
Model 2007
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 08/22/2006 | 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 . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
07162 | 02/01/2008 | PUB-07162 | 10022825 | Electric levelers may fail to operate properly due to an open circuit in the sensor harness, or a control module that does not function per design. *kb updated 6/14/10. *pe | 09/28/2007 |
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 |
0274 | 06/01/2007 | 07163 | 10022079 | Condensation may accumulate inside the electric leveler protective brake boot resulting in corrosion of the leveler brake. *kb updated on 10/01/07 *nj | 07/05/2007 |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||||
07163 | 02/01/2009 | 10022565 | Accumulation of moisture inside the electric leveler motor brake boot. this causes corrosion of the leveler brake and subsequent seizure of the leveler motor. fleetwood. *kb updated 7/6/09. *pe | 08/21/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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VISIBILITY | |||
09/01/2010 | 10000 | ||
2007 fleetwood southwind class a motor home. driver and passenger windows are fogging preventing view to rearview mirrors. other windows fogging also but do not pose a safety issue. need assistance as this is a systemic problem on these vehicles. please help with a recall to provide safe. driving and avoid significant accidents. in a short period of time i will no longer be able to drive my vehicle without thousands of dollars in repairs. | |||
04/01/2008 | 18000 | ||
Windows on passenger and driver side of motor home have fogged to the point they are obstructing the view through the side mirrors. this problem began within one year of new purchase. dealer blames the problem on manufacturer and will not replace the windows. this is a problem commonly reported for fleetwood motor home. this fogging seems to be the result of a broken seal between two panes of glass and is evident in other windows. the only fogging that creates a safety hazard is on the driver and passenger side front windows. due to the frequency of the problem and the safety concerns, please consider requiring a recall by fleetwood. | |||
06/01/2008 | 25000 | 1 | |
The double pane windows on the driver and passenger side of my motor home have lost vacuum and are fogging over. the windows are in the direct line of sight to my mirrors. all of the double pane windows on the motor home are having the same problem but they do not create a safety issue. fleetwood has refused to replace any of the windows. *tr |