I have a 1999 fleetwood 35' rv with auto park. While returning from a trip--the auto park light and the brake light both came on--we stopped immediately and checked things out--there was no fire--but avery strong smell of something burning--we later found out it was the auto park brake pads. The motor home is on a gm p-30 chassis and consists of high and low pressure sensors and a hydraulic system--if there is a problem with either of these sensors or if the fluid runs low--the system engages---there are 2 brake shoes that fit around the drive shaft these clamp down on the drive shaft to stop the vehicle--this can be a very dangerous situation--it can happen at anytime--possibly causing an accident or injury. There are a lot of complaints on the internet concerning this system and gm does not seem to be responsive to the problem---I believe there should be a recall or reimbursement to owners of this p-30 chassis.
The worst 1999 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
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
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class a motor homes. The generator exhaust gases can accumulate beneath the slide out portion of the motor home and can seep into the vehicle interior.
- Risk
- This seepage can possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning to persons inside.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the generator exhaust pipe with a new exhaust pipe designed to terminate at a location other than under the extended slide out room.
Recall number 00V086000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1999 Fleetwood Southwind owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 fleetwood south wind. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000). The dealer disconnected the cruise control and stated that the part would be available in the january of 2008. As of february 4, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The engine size was unavailable. The current mileage was 24,000.
While traveling on highway and without out prior warning fuse shorted out, causing parking brakes and transmission to shutdown. Dealership was aware of problem.
Driver side windshield popped out at top right hand corner. Other side buckled and broke.
While testing the motorhome due to fumes, the dealership discovered that the lavatory fan was wired backwards and blowing air inside instead of outside.(attorney for consumer)
Ignition came out in hand. Yh
Hydraulic jacks lines fell off and got tangles up in the front tire ruining the wheel. Mjs
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Questions about the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind
Is the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind, 2.3 times a typical Southwind model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Fleetwood Southwind have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and engine and engine cooling.
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