CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Fleetwood Southwind has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13 reports).
2003 Fleetwood Southwind recalls
Most common 2003 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
3 TIMES NOW WHILE DRIVING MY BRAKES HAVE FAILED. BRAKES HAVE GOTTEN HOT AND OVERHEATED. CAN SMELL A BURNING SMELL. ABS LIGHTS COME ON. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND WILL NOT STOP. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO SHIFT VEHICLE TO LOW GEAR AND APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH HAS TAKEN AN EXTREMELY LONG TIME WITH NARROW MISSES. ON TIME WHILE DRIVING DOWN A WINDY ROAD. ANOTHER TIME IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND JUST AFTER THE BRAKES SMELLED OF BURNING. BY THE TIME I PULLED OVER SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE FRONT BRAKES. I LIFTED THE FRONT WHEELS OFF OF THE GROUND AND THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. I CRACKED OPEN A BRAKE LINE AND THE FLUID WAS BOILING. I REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AND CALIPERS ALSO BOTH FRONT ABS
WHAT DOES "THE VIN YOU ENTERED CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT THIS TIME. IF THE VIN WAS ENTERED CORRECTLY, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR MORE INFORMATION. " MEAN WHEN I CANNOT FIND THE TRUE MANUFACTURER?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY WHEN DEPRESSED. APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE LATER, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/13/16*LJ THE CONSUMER LEARNED A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE BRAKES. THE ROTORS, CALIPERS SENSORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/19/16.*JB
GENERATOR FUEL LINE FROM MAIN TANK TO GENERATOR RUPTURED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.
RECALL 09V198000 BOUGHT USED 2003 SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME AND ATTEMPTED AT SEVERAL WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTERS TO GET THE BRAKE RECALL PERFORMED. WAS TOLD BY ALL THAT WORKHORSE HAS NO CALIPERS TO SHIP AND NO PLANS TO ORDER ANY MORE. HOW CAN THIS BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN WHEN THERE ARE STILL VEHICLES THAT NEED THE WORK PERFORMED? *TR
2003 Fleetwood Southwind questions
Does the 2003 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2003 Fleetwood Southwind: Equipment; Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Fleetwood Southwind?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13), Equipment (2), Service Brakes, Air (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.