1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 167,372 vehicles.
Recall 07V120000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 167,096 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V086000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 276 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. THE GENERATOR EXHAUST GASES CAN ACCUMULATE BENEATH THE SLIDE OUT PORTION OF THE MOTOR HOME AND CAN SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.
Consequence: THIS SEEPAGE CAN POSSIBLY CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING TO PERSONS INSIDE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE WITH A NEW EXHAUST PIPE DESIGNED TO TERMINATE AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN UNDER THE EXTENDED SLIDE OUT ROOM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalslide In Camper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 1999 FLEETWOOD 35' RV WITH AUTO PARK. WHILE RETURNING FROM A TRIP--THE AUTO PARK LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON--WE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND CHECKED THINGS OUT--THERE WAS NO FIRE--BUT AVERY STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING--WE LATER FOUND OUT IT WAS THE AUTO PARK BRAKE PADS. THE MOTOR HOME IS ON A GM P-30 CHASSIS AND CONSISTS OF HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SENSORS AND A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM--IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH EITHER OF THESE SENSORS OR IF THE FLUID RUNS LOW--THE SYSTEM ENGAGES---THERE ARE 2 BRAKE SHOES THAT FIT AROUND THE DRIVE SHAFT THESE CLAMP DOWN ON THE DRIVE SHAFT TO STOP THE VEHICLE--THIS CAN BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION--IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME--POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY. THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING THIS SYSTEM AND GM DOES NOT SEEM TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE PROBLEM---I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL OR REIMBURSEMENT TO OWNERS OF THIS P-30 CHASSIS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTH WIND. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE JANUARY OF 2008. AS OF FEBRUARY 4, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT OUT PRIOR WARNING FUSE SHORTED OUT, CAUSING PARKING BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION TO SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT OUT PRIOR WARNING FUSE SHORTED OUT, CAUSING PARKING BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION TO SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT OUT PRIOR WARNING FUSE SHORTED OUT, CAUSING PARKING BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION TO SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 1994 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 13 complaints
- 1995 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 20 complaints
- 1996 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 14 complaints
- 1997 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 11 complaints
- 1998 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 14 complaints
- 1999 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 2000 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 22 complaints
- 2001 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 6 complaints
- 2002 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 5 complaints
- 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 24 complaints
- 2004 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 14 complaints
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