CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Fleetwood Southwind has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
2002 Fleetwood Southwind recalls
Most common 2002 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE HAS SETUP FOR DUAL SYSTEM BRAKES IN CASE OF A BRAKE LINE FAILURE. MY MASTER CYLINDER DOES NOT HAVE TWO SEPARATE RESERVOIRS SO WHEN I HAD A BRAKE LINE BREAK, WHILE IN MOTION, I LOST ALL THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE. THE RESERVOIR HAS SEPARATE TUBING FOR A DUAL SYSTEM.
THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WHERE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE CALIPER TO GET SO HOT THAT A PART OF THE CALIPER TO MELT AND DROP ON TO THE INSIDE REAR TIRE. THIS CAUSED THE REAR TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE OUT SIDE TIRE TO GET SO HOT TO THE TOUCH THAT IT FELT HOT ENOUGH TO THE POINT THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO CATCH FIRE. LUCKY FOR ME THIS HAPPENED JUST AS I WAS RETURNING FROM A WEEK LONG CAMPING TRIP WITH OUR GRAND CHILDREN. I HAD JUST BACKED THE MOTOR HOME INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND AS SOON AS I GOT OUT OF THE COACH I COULD SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRES. I GOT MY GARDEN HOSE AND STARTED TO POUR WATER ON THE TIRES TO COOL THEM OFF. THE DRIV
WE RETURNED FROM A TRIP (DROVE ABOUT 50 MILES) AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF OUR HOME. WHEN I STARTED IT BACK UP TO TAKE IT BACK TO INDOOR STORAGE, THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE FORD V10 ENGINE AND STRIPPED OUT THE THREADS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING BEFORE, BUT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN ON THESE EARLIER FORD V10'S. BEFORE FORD CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE CYLINDER HEADS. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I JUST WANT TO LOG IN MY ENGINE FAILURE AS YET ANOTHER INCIDENT OF THIS FREQUENT FAILURE. I THINK FORD SHOULD COVER THE REPAIR WHEN IT OCCURS AND CHANGE BOTH CYLINDER
2002 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME. HEADLIGHTS ARE CLOUDING OVER. CONSUMER STATES THE CLOUDED LENSES DRASTICALLY REDUCED THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. *KB
2002 Fleetwood Southwind questions
Does the 2002 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2002 Fleetwood Southwind: Equipment; Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Fleetwood Southwind?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.