CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Fleetwood Southwind has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (3 reports).
1Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Fleetwood Southwind recalls
Most common 1996 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
What owners report
MY FATHER AND HIS FRIEND BOTH DIED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHILE SLEEPING IN A FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. CARBON MONOXIDE FROM THE ONAN GENERATOR FILLED THE MOTOR HOME WITH THE DEADLY FUMES. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH FLEETWOOD, ONAN AND THE DEALERSHIP. INVESTIGATIONS DURING THE COURSE OF THE LAWSUIT HAVE REVEALED MANY OTHER INSTANCES OF THE SAME FATE BEFALLING OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. FLEETWOOD AND ONAN HAVE SHOWN THEY HAVE NO REGARD FOR THE DEATH'S THEIR PRODUCTS ARE CAUSING. THEY WOULD RATHER LITIGATE THAN FIX THE PROBLEM. PLEASE HOLD THESE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE AND PREVENT OTHER FAMILIES FROM GOING THROUGH THE TRAGEDY OUR FAMILY HAS H
FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE ON A CHEVY P30 CHASSIS. *AK
PURCHASED A 1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 34' MOTORHOME (GM CHASSIS) FROM GIANT RV IN UPLAND AND AFTER ONLY 100 MILES OF DRIVING, BOTH DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEELS SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. I BELIEVE THE AXLE SHAFT BROKE BUT GIANT RV WILL NOT TALK TO ME ABOUT IT. *LA
WINDSHIELD FALLING OUT
WINDSHIELD HAS STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM SEAL AT TOP ON BOTH SIDES. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ADDS PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR RUBBER GASKET IS NOT STAYING ATTACHED TO FIBERGLASS BODY OF MOTORHOME, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO TIP OUT AT TOP CORNER. DEALER TOOK GLASS OUT AND RESET. CONSUMER NOTICED FLAWED WINDSHIELD AT TIME OF PURCHASE. *TT
1996 Fleetwood Southwind questions
Does the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind: Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (3), Steering (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Fleetwood Southwind has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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