2012 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Fleetwood Southwind has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Southwind?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Fleetwood Southwind recalls

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 11V298May 24, 2011703 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Fleetwood Southwind problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Electrical System2
Structure1
Suspension1
Engine1

What owners report

2021-06-22, Electrical System
Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic. The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways. The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard. One property damage accident was caused with two unrelated vehicles avoiding a collision with our suddenly disabled vehicle. Problem con
2020-09-24, Electrical System
WIRING HARNESS NEXT TO EXHAUST IS MELTING, STARTER SOLENOID NEXT TO EXHAUST MELTS.
2012-08-13, Structure
WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 70 EAST AT APROX, 60 MPH I HEAR A CLUNK FROM UNDER THR VEHICHLE. I PULLED OVER AND WAS ABLE TO GET UNDER THE VEHICHLE AND FOUND ONE BOLT MISSING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE "U " BRACKET HOLDING THE STABILIZER BAR TO THE FRAME AND THE OTHER BOLT ONLY HAND TIGHT. WHEN I CHECKED THE PASSENGER " U " BRACKET BOTH BOLTS WERE ONLY HAND TIGHT. *TR

2012 Fleetwood Southwind questions

Does the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind: Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Electrical System (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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