2012 Fleetwood Southwind problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Steering (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2011-05-24 · campaign 11V298000 · 703 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
What owners report
2021-06-22 · Steering · 💥 crash“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 expressway…”
2020-09-24 · Electrical System · 24,215 mi“wiring harness next to exhaust is melting, starter solenoid next to exhaust melts.…”
2012-08-13 · Suspension · 6,643 mi“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 tig…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.