2000 Fleetwood Southwind recalls and problems
The 2000 Fleetwood Southwind has 4 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Fleetwood Southwind vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Fleetwood Southwind recalls
Recall 07V-120: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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 inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.
Recall 03V-452: Equipment
Problem: On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.
Recall 03V-066: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.
Recall 00V-086: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This seepage can possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning to persons inside.
Fix: 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.
2000 Fleetwood Southwind problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Parking Brake | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
- Visibility › Windshield — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage — 1
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs — 1
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Fleetwood Southwind complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Fleetwood Southwind: 07V-120 (equipment), 03V-452 (equipment), 03V-066 (service brakes, hydraulic), 00V-086 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Fleetwood Southwind?
Owners report equipment problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,500 miles.
Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.