2006 Fleetwood Southwind problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2008-01-01 · 0271 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replace the controller for power gear electric jack levelers. *kb updated on 10/01/07. *nj updated 4/28/10. *pe
What owners report
2013-09-05 · Visibility · 13,363 mi“all of the windows fog internally between the double pane glass windows, causing extreme poor visibility. the front passenger window is the worst, causing extreme poor visibility especially when changing lanes and making right turns. we are unable to see the outside passenger side rear view mirror clearly! this poor visibility has almost caused us…”
2010-10-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 25,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 fleetwood southwind. the vehicle was previously serviced for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). while parked, the contact noticed residue on the front passenger side hub cap. upon further examination he noticed there was oil leaking near the brakes. an independent me…”
2007-12-23 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 3,000 mi“leaking of motorhome roof due to faulty skylites,motorhome manufacturer denies leaking from skylites. skylites are a little over one year old, and excessive dry-rotting has occurred. *tr…”
2006-09-21 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 6,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while attempting to enter or exit the motor home, the door latch locked without warning. the door lock would not open by use of the key. the motor home was inspected by a dealer who replaced the door latch and lock assembly, but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.