2012 Fleetwood Southwind recalls and problems

The 2012 Fleetwood Southwind has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Fleetwood Southwind vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Fleetwood Southwind recalls

Recall 11V-298: Electrical System

Reported May 24, 2011 · 703 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD RV, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.

Risk: A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.

2012 Fleetwood Southwind problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Electrical System2
Structure1
Suspension1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 24,215 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 2012 Fleetwood Southwind complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jun 22, 2021
Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic. The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways. The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard. One property damage accident was caused…
Structure · at 6,643 miles · reported Aug 13, 2012
While traveling on rt 70 east at aprox, 60 MPH I hear a clunk from under thr vehichle. I pulled over and was able to get under the vehichle and found one bolt missing from the drivers side "u " bracket holding the stabilizer bar to the frame and the other bolt only hand tight. When I checked the passenger " u " bracket both bolts were only hand tight.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind: 11V-298 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind?

Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 24,215 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.