2004 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Fleetwood Southwind recalls

Most common 2004 Fleetwood Southwind problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Equipment	3
Trailer Hitches	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Structure	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2015-02-16, Visibility/Wiper
NO INCIDENT HAS HAPPEN YET THE SIDE WINDOWS HAS DOUBLE PAIN THE GAS HAS CLOUDLE TO A POINT WHEN THE SUN IS HEATING UP THE GLASS THAT IT RESTRICT THE VIEW IN THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR THAT. *TR

2013-08-18, Equipment
OUR RV NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR'S ALARM SOUNDED. THE FAULT SAYS NO CO--NO COOLING UNIT. NORCOLD SENT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSOR PART AS OUR REFRIGERATOR/COOLING UNIT IS UNDER RECALL; IT WAS INSTALLED BY RV SERVICE CENTER ON 8/8/13. THIS WEEK END OUT CAMPING THE ALARM SOUNDED AGAIN; IT WAS RESET BY RV OWNER, BUT ALARM SOUNDED AGAIN. THE OWNER CAN ONLY RESET IT ONCE AFTER THAT IT GOES TO RV SERVICE CENTER FOR RESETTING. MY CLAIM NUMBER FOR NORCOLD IS 580811 FOR THE PART. WE THOUGHT WITH THE NEW PART INSTALLED THE ALARM WOULDN'T GO OFF AGAIN. THANKS. *TR

2013-06-24, Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKED INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BEFORE THE FIRE ERUPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V3440000 (EQUIPMENT; HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACKS), HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY DID NO LONGER MANUFACTURED THE PART. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,500. KMJ

2011-05-25, Unknown Or Other
AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES COMPLAINING, I WAS TOLD TO SPRAY THE JACKS WITH WD-40. I STILL HAVE TO DO THIS SEVERAL TIMES A TRIP. IF I FORGET TO, THE JACKS DON'T COME UP AND DRAG ON THE GROUND

2010-08-13, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED AN UNUSUAL ODOR NEAR THE BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DEALER SHOULD PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND IF THE TEST DOES NOT SHOW RESULTS OF BRAKE DAMAGE THE CONTACT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE RELATED COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE BRAKES AND THE MANUFACTURER NOT AUTHORIZING THE SERVICE BRAKES RECALL ( 09V198000). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

2004 Fleetwood Southwind questions

Does the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind: Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Engine And Engine Cooling; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Equipment (3), Trailer Hitches (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.