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2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32vsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32vs, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 28, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32vs has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility30
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32vs recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Southwind 32vs year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Southwind 32vs median. How we score

'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32vs, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENTPE06005 · closed May 2, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Southwind 32vs owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ALL DUAL PANE WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP. CAN NOT SEE OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHEN SUNLIGHT IS DIRECTLY ON IT. DRIVERS WINDOW ALSO FOGGED UP AND VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH. ALL OTHER WINDOWS IN LIVING AREA ALSO BEGINNING TO FOG UP. *KB
Complaint 10437551 · Nov 28, 2011
I AM TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON MY SEGI WINDOWS. I HAVE A 2004 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 32VS. ALL MY DUAL PANE WINDOWS ARE CLOUDING UP TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS BECOMING A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF IF SUNLIGHT IS HITTING ON THEM WHICH LIMITS THE USE OF MY…
Complaint 10298455 · Jan 6, 2010 · 10,000 miles
THE SEALS IN THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS A FAILING AND LETTING AIR IN CAUSING THEM TO DISCOLOR AND ARE TO SEE OUT OF. A CLOUD OR DISCOLORATION IS INSIDE THE PANES. FLEETWOOD SAYS OUT OF WARRANTY,ORDER ALL NEW WINDOWS OR HAVE A GLASS CO. LOOK AT THEM. GLASS CO. SAYS NOTHING CAN BE DONE EXCEPT TO REPLACE.…
Complaint 10245435 · Oct 14, 2008 · 22,000 miles

Own a 2004 Southwind 32vs?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.