1996 Fleetwood Southwind Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield has started to separate from seal at top on both sides. Dealer will be notified. Consumer adds passenger side exterior rubber gasket is not staying attached to fiberglass body of motorhome, causing windshield to tip out at top corner. Dealer took glass out and reset. Consumer noticed flawed windshield at time of purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #8013607, filed 2002-07“Headlights go on and off intermittently after being on for a while. Also, defect within windshield causes it to become loose from the mounting. Repairwork done. Manufacturer aware of the problems. Problems still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #836996, filed 1999-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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