2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 2014 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 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by REV Recreation Group for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 1,154 vehicles.
Recall 13V580000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 774 vehicles affected
Defect: Fleetwood RV, Inc. (Fleetwood) is recalling certain model year 2014 model American Eagle, American Heritage, American Revolution, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Classic, Discovery, Excursion, Expedition, Providence, South Wind, Storm, Terra, Terra SE, Jamboree Searcher, Jamboree Sport, Tioga Montara, and Tioga Ranger recreational vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt assemblies. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt,...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Fleetwood will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2014. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number 131112FRV.
View full details →Recall 13V189000 — EQUIPMENT
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: Fleetwood RV, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Jamboree Sport Diesel, Providence, Tioga DSL and Tioga Ranger DSL; 2014 Excursion, Expedition, Jamboree Sport, Montara Commercial, Searcher Commercial, Southwind, Storm, Terra, and Tioga Ranger; and 2013-2014 Bounder, Bounder Classic, and Discovery recreational vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with Weatherpro and 9100 series power awnings. Due to a design change in...
Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Fleetwood RV will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during June 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV Owner Relations at 1-800-509-3418 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more...
View full details →Recall 13V217000 — EQUIPMENT
| 184 vehicles affected
Defect: Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2014 American Revolution, Bounder, Discovery, Expedition, and Southwind motorhomes. Fasteners that attach the solar panel may become loose during normal use.
Consequence: A loose solar panel may separate from the vehicle during travel. This may cause personal injury and/or a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Fleetwood will notify owners, and dealers will install new locking nuts to secure the solar panel, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at 1-800-322-8216. Fleetwood's recall number is 130517FRV.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The problem is that the tires all six of them are needing to be replaced, A mechanic pointed out the tires are rotting from the sides and should not be driven at all. The dealership said the registration and license plate would be mailed but i am wondering how did it pass inspection? These tires are not is safe condition to be driven especially on highway. Why can a dealership sell a vehicle that is a danger to everyone around this vehicle and to the driver and passengers. 235/80r22.5
Safety Rating for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
REV Recreation Group has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PUB-130702-FRV — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FLEETWOOD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE NON-FUNCTION OF THE DIMMER MODULE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BEDROOM AND LIVING ROOM CEILING LIGHT SWITCH AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODELS 2014 AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN TRADITION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 2009 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2010 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2011 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2012 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 7 complaints
- 2014 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 2015 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2016 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 2017 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 2018 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2019 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 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