1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 12,459 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TREAD PEELED OFF TIRES. SECOND TIRE TREAD PEELED 450 MILES FROM FIRST.*AK( DOT NUMBER: HFL 502 TIRE SIZE: 7.50R16LT )
TREAD PEELED OFF TIRES. SECOND TIRE TREAD PEELED 450 MILES FROM FIRST.*AK( DOT NUMBER: HFL 502 TIRE SIZE: 7.50R16LT )
Safety Rating for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 1981 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1982 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 1983 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 1984 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 1985 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 1986 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 1987 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 5 complaints
- 1988 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 1989 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 1990 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 8 complaints
- 1991 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 7 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