Model year record

2012 Fleetwood Southwind recalls & problems

The 2012 Fleetwood Southwind has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemMay 24, 2011

Wiring

Recall 11V298000703 vehicles

Problem: FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER CLASSIC, STORM AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 21, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2011. CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24, 2010 THROUGH MAY 18, 2011; AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BOUNDER AND SOUTHWIND CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011. A WIRE HARNESS THAT IS ROUTED UNDER THE MOTOR HOME, NEAR THE CHASSIS RAIL, CAN CONTACT A HEAT SHIELD LOCATED NEXT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY CAN CAUSE THE HARNESS TO MELT OR BE OTHERWISE DAMAGED.
Risk: A DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS VEHICLE "SHUT DOWN", AND/OR LEAD TO A FIRE, AND MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE WIRE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-800-509-3418.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Steering	2	1	—
Electrical system	2	1	—
StructureFrame and members › Underbody shields	1	0	—
Suspension	1	0	—
Engine	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical systemCrash
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…
Jun 19, 2021
Electrical system
WIRING HARNESS NEXT TO EXHAUST IS MELTING, STARTER SOLENOID NEXT TO EXHAUST MELTS.
May 10, 2020 · 24,215 miles
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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
Aug 13, 2012 · 6,643 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.