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2006 Fleetwood SouthwindProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Fleetwood Southwind, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Fleetwood Southwind has problems

4 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
Visibility20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

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

6 recalls

2006 Fleetwood Southwind 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 09V-198 · Jun 2, 2009 · 509 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-320 · Jul 15, 2008 · 70,101 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-240 · Jun 3, 2008 · 1,263 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 06V-055 · Feb 23, 2006 · 1,236 vehicles

Risk. THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2006 vs. every other Southwind 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 median. How we score

'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Southwind owners report

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

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…
Complaint 10542109 · Sep 5, 2013 · 13,363 miles
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
Complaint 10212626 · Dec 23, 2007 · 3,000 miles

Own a 2006 Southwind?

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