Tl*the contact owns a 1998 fleetwood rv. While driving 60 MPH he heard a bang then felt wind coming from the top of the vehicle. When he pulled over, he noticed a crack on the driver side of the windshield. A representative inspected the rv and stated that the windshield needed more fiberglass. The contact was concerned that the windshield would cave. The current mileage was 18,337 and the failure mileage was 16,000.
The worst 1998 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension4
- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Suspension4
- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑322‑8216.
Recall number 07V120000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Fleetwood Southwind owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tank developed leak at seam. Repair shop reported replacing several fuel tanks under warranty on this model in previous years. Appears to be prevelant problem with design.
The fuel line to the generator rotted out and began leaking down the fuel tank.
While usig rv generator c0 detector alrm goes off while cooking/sleeping/ watching tv, or any unrelated activity. Has taken vehicle to dealer several times, can not find problem, called manufacturer, and can not explain problem.
Suspension system of the motorhome is not adequate for the weight and distribution causing severe handling problems.
Vehicle is designed with steering problems, installation of an after market item needed to be purchased to illiminate steering problems. Mjs
Vehiclee had an electrical wiring problem. Also, there were nine leaks in the vehicle, including in the shower/kitchen and other areas. Also, electrical system burned out twice, and when vehicle was parked it caught on fire. A loud popping sound came from the kitchen sink. Consumer felt vehicle was very unsafe.
Rear axle differential defective resulting in grinding of the gears, replaced unit however new unit failed also.
Wheel separated from the vehicle due to ungreased wheel bearings which caused them to freeze. Please give any further details.
Design of the motorhome has a hole between the engine compartment and the driver's feet just under the dash releasing fumes into vehicle.
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Questions about the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind
Is the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind, 4.3 times a typical Southwind model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind?
Suspension, with 4 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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