1998 Fleetwood Southwind
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind. Newest first.
Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) IS present.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 fleetwood rv. while driving 60 mph he heard a bang then felt wind coming from the top of the vehicle. when he pulled over, he noticed a crack on the driver side of the windshield. a representative inspected the rv and stated that the windshield needed more fiberglass.…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 fleetwood rv. while driving 60 mph he heard a bang then felt wind coming from the top of the vehicle. when he pulled over, he noticed a crack on the driver side of the windshield. a representative inspected the rv and stated that the windshield needed more fiberglass. the contact was concerned that the windshield would cave. the current mileage was 18,337 and the failure mileage was 16,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Tank developed leak at seam. Repair shop reported replacing several fuel tanks under warranty on this model in previous years. Appears to be prevelant problem with design.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The fuel line to the generator rotted out and began leaking down the fuel tank. *Ak
- Unknown or other
While usig rv generator C0 detector alrm goes off while cooking/sleeping/ watching tv, or any unrelated activity. Has taken vehicle to dealer several times, can not find problem, called manufacturer, and can not explain problem. *ak
- Suspension
Suspension system of the motorhome IS not adequate for the weight and distribution causing severe handling problems. *mjs
- Steering
Vehicle IS designed with steering problems, installation of an after market item needed to be purchased to illiminate steering problems. Mjs
- Electrical system › Wiring · Unknown or other
Vehiclee had an electrical wiring problem. Also, there were nine leaks in the vehicle, including in the shower/kitchen and other areas. also, electrical system burned out twice, and when vehicle was parked it caught on fire. A loud popping sound came from the kitchen sink. consumer felt vehicle was very unsafe. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Rear axle differential defective resulting in grinding of the gears, replaced unit however new unit failed also.
- Structure › Frame and members
Design of the motorhome has a hole between the engine compartment and the driver's feet just under the dash releasing fumes into vehicle.
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Wheel separated from the vehicle due to ungreased wheel bearings which caused them to freeze. please give any further details. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Front wheel on the driver's side separated from the vehicle caused by ungreased wheel bearings. please give any further details. *ak
- Suspension
Suspension poor due to the weight distribution.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Slide-in camper
Slide topper lock mechanism failed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10025322Fleetwood service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Consumer maintenance advisory, generator fuel lines. Fleetwood motor home owners. Csc was received.
Every Fleetwood Southwind model year
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