1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, TRAILER HITCHES, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 56,861 vehicles.
Recall 85V138000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 12,459 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERATOR TAILPIPE CAN BECOME DAMAGED SO THAT IT TERMINATES UNDER THE MOTORHOME BODY ALLOWING EXHAUST GASES TO LEAK UNDER THE MOTORHOME AND SEEP INTO THE MOTOR HOME. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: GENERATOR EXHAUST GASES INSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME CAUSES CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REROUTE AND/OR MODIFY GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO ASSURE THAT EXHAUST PIPE REMAINS OPEN, UNBROKEN, AND EXTENDS PAST THE SIDE OR END OF THE BODY.
View full details →Recall 85V056000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 15,857 vehicles affected
Defect: TRAILER HITCHES CAN CRACK AT THE MOUNTING FLANGES AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE BEING USED IN TRAILER OR CAR TOWING SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS, CONTROL WOULD BE LOST OF THE TOWED VEHICLE; THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: MODIFY OR REPLACE HITCH, AS REQUIRED.
View full details →Recall 85V106000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 28,545 vehicles affected
Defect: MAIN FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY DISENGAGE SUDDENLY WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FOR REFUELING. THE SUDDEN CAP DISENGAGEMENT PERMITS EXPULSION OF VAPOR AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, SPRAYS GASOLINE AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREA OR PERSONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE MAY CAUSE A FIRE AND/OR AN EXPLOSION IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
Remedy: REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SINGLE STAGE BAYONET CAP WITH A TWO STAGE CAP WHICH REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL ROTATION PRIOR TO REMOVAL. ALSO A WARNING LABEL STICKER WILL BE ISSUED TO BE INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE GASOLINE FILL OPENING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 26 FT. MOTORHOME WITH 4 OF DAYTONA RADIAL STAG 7.50R16LT RIB TIRES ON THE REAR DUALS. THREE OF THE TIRES HAVE BLOWN OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELLS AND RUPTURING A PROPANE LINE. ALL THIS HAS OCCURRED WITHIN 2500 MILES. I HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH TIRE PRESSURE AND CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE LAST TIRE TO BLOW OUT WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE BLOWOUT. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 1980 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1981 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1982 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1983 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 1984 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 5 complaints
- 1988 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1989 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 8 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 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
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints