CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Fleetwood Southwind has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).
2005 Fleetwood Southwind recalls
Most common 2005 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
WE ARE UNABLE TO READ WHAT GEAR IT IS IN AND SOME OTHER INDICATORS THAT ARE IN THE DISPLAY WINDOW ABOVE STEERING. WE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE MODEL 1200 DOMETIC REFRIDGERATER REPLACED AFTER OVERHEATING AND SHORTED OUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE RESET ELECTRICAL PLUG IN BATHROOM AND GENERATOR SWITCH TWICE, BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT REFRIDGERATER STILL HAD THE SAME RECALLED PART ON IT, IT OVERHEATED AGAIN, HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE WATER HEATER AND THE MICROWAVE WHICH ARE ALL ON THE SAME ELECTRICAL BREAKER FRIED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED
DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FOG AND GET MOISTURE BETWEEN THE 2 PIECES OF GLASS WHICH CAUSES MINERAL BUILD UP THUS GREATLY REDUCES VISIBILITY OF MIRRORS. VEHICLE IS A CLASS A MOTORHOME.
THE SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FOGGED UP TO THE POINT I CAN'T SEE OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES. I HAD ALL 13 WINDOWS REPLACED IN 2014. NOW IN MARCH 2016 THEY ARE STARTING TO FOG UP AGAIN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 7/23/12 *CN
BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DUAL GLAZED WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP AND MAKING DRIVING HAZARDOUS. THE OTHER WINDOWS IN THE MOTOR HOME ARE FOGGING UP AS WELL. I'VE CHECKED OTHER FORUMS ON-LINE HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH OTHER OWNERS AS WELL. *TR
2005 Fleetwood Southwind questions
Does the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind: Service Brakes, Air; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Visibility (2), Visibility/Wiper (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.