2005 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V198000Jun 2, 2009509 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air
  Covers: Fleetwood Southwind 2001–2008, Bounder 2001–2008, Pace Arrow 2001–2008 +4 more

  Reported issue: Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by…

  Possible consequence: 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 brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.

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• 08V320000Jul 15, 200870,101 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Fleetwood Southwind 2003–2007, Revolution 2003–2007, Prowler 2003–2007 +20 more

  Reported issue: Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel…

  Possible consequence: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in…

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• 06V388000Oct 4, 20067,858 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Fleetwood Southwind 2004–2007, Bounder 2004–2007, Pace Arrow 2004–2007 +4 more

  Reported issue: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.

  Possible consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

  Remedy: Workhorse is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

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• 06V218000Jun 19, 2006947 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering
  Covers: Fleetwood Southwind 2005–2006, Pace Arrow 2005–2006, Bounder 2005–2006 +2 more

  Reported issue: On certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

  Possible consequence: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

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