Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Fleetwood Southwind has problems

0 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

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

4 recalls

2011 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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 11V-399 · Aug 3, 2011 · 408 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT, AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PANEL BOARD'S ELECTRICAL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 11V-298 · May 24, 2011 · 703 vehicles

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 11V-074 · Jan 28, 2011 · 88 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED MAY NOT ACTIVATE IN SUFFICIENT TIME…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lpg systems: tank assembly

Recall 11V-009 · Jan 7, 2011 · 11 vehicles

Risk. THE DAMAGE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED RELEASE OF LPG GAS AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH, INJURY OR LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.

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

2011 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

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Own a 2011 Southwind?

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