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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V388000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 01/02/2004 to 08/22/2006V (Vehicle)785809/01/2006MFRFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.10/04/200610/12/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Corrective SummaryWorkhorse 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V320000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006V (Vehicle)7010110/24/2008ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.07/15/200807/15/2008
Defect SummaryFleetwood 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 SummaryIf this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryFleetwood 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.
NotesCustomers 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
09V198000FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. V (Vehicle)50905/01/2009ODIFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.06/02/200906/01/2009
Defect SummaryFleetwood 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0716202/01/2008PUB-0716210022825Electric 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. *pe09/28/2007
027101/01/2008PU-0716210022211Replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe07/23/2007
027406/01/20070716310022079Condensation may accumulate inside the electric leveler protective brake boot resulting in corrosion of the leveler brake. *kb updated on 10/01/07 *nj07/05/2007
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
0716302/01/200910022565Accumulation 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. *pe08/21/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
09/01/201010000
 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.
04/01/200818000
 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.
06/01/2008250001
 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