1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
The 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), and Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ABOVE ENTRY DOOR 2 SWITCHES THAT CONTROL THE MOTOR COACH BATTERY AND ENGINE BATTERY COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO WAY THE SWITCH TO THE BATTERY THAT OPERATED THE ENGINE COULD TURN OFF, BUT IT DID. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THERE WERE NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAD TO GET OFF THE ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, AND GO BACK TO ENTRY DOOR TO RESET SWITCH. CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A CAR IN THIS PROCESS. CONSUMER FELT THAT SWITCH SHOULD BE RECONSTRUCTED. *AK *ML
MAIN BATTERY SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VIOLENT STOP CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMER WHEN FALLING AGAINST DASH.
AUX. BATTERIES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
RADIO ANTENNA FELL TO THE SIDE DUE TO BEING LOOSE.
NO DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATING THE SLIDE-OUT UNIT IN MANUAL.
Safety Rating for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM
- 1995 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM — 1 complaint
- 1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM — 2 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM — 2 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND STORM (current)
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 238 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints