No incident has happen yet the side windows has double pain the gas has cloudle to a point when the sun is heating up the glass that it restrict the view in the right side mirror that.
The worst 2004 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes6
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes6
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 8
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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 the driver.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V198000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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 trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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
- 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 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 08V320000 · Recall details
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
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V388000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101 "controls and displays" and no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.
- Risk
- At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑322‑8216.
Recall number 06V115000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes equipped with draw tite hitch receivers may be missing one or more welds between the hitch receiver box and the bottom support plate.
- Risk
- The welds could break, allowing the hitch receiver box and the towed load to separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch receiver. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact fleetwood at 1‑800‑322‑8216.
Recall number 04V352000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- Risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- Remedy
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑629‑8454.
Recall number 03V452000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis, the hydraulic hose operating the leveling jack system was routed so it places the hose too close to the engine exhaust. The hot exhaust can cause the hydraulic hose to melt or abrade, releasing hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- If the hydraulic fluid should ignite by an exhaust gas recirculating tube or other heat source, this could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace damaged hoses and relocate the affected hydraulic lines. Owner notification is expected to begin october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1‑800‑322‑8216.
Recall number 03V344000 · Recall details
See all 8 recalls for the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind
Defect investigations
Inadvertent slide-out extension movement
This investigation was opened based on odi's receipt of a congressional letter on behalf of a constituent.the constituent reported incidents where the slide out room of his motor home would inadvertently move (extend) during highway use.odi was concerned that a fully extended slide out would degrade the vehicle's dynamic handling characteristics and/or possibly impact an object or another vehicle, resulting in a crash.odi contacted fleetwood and discovered that slide out rooms were installed in motor homes, travel trailers and folding trailers. As part of the investigation odi visited a rv show and the fleetwood paxinos plant to examine slide outs in various new make and model vehicles and gain an understanding of how the systems work.during the investigation odi learned that there are two methods used to extend slide out rooms.some manufacturers use hydraulic systems and others, such as fleetwood, use an electric motor. (continued on page 2)
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Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2004 Fleetwood Southwind owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Our rv norcold refrigerator's alarm sounded. The fault says no co--no cooling unit. Norcold sent the high temperature sensor part as our refrigerator/cooling unit is under recall; it was installed by rv service center on 8/8/13. This week end out camping the alarm sounded again; it was reset by rv owner, but alarm sounded again. The owner can only reset it once after that it goes to rv service center for resetting. My claim number for norcold is 580811 for the part. We thought with the new part installed the alarm wouldn't go off again. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 fleetwood southwind. The contact stated that hydraulic fluid leaked into the exhaust system. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the vehicle. The contact used the fire extinguisher before the fire erupted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repair. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The contact referenced recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v3440000 (equipment; hydraulic leveling jacks), however the manufacturer stated they did no longer manufactured the part. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 15,500. Kmj
After numerous times complaining, I was told to spray the jacks with wd-40. I still have to do this several times a trip. If I forget to, the jacks don't come up and drag on the ground
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 fleetwood southwind motor home. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the contact smelled an unusual odor near the brakes and the ABS light came on. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that the dealer should perform a diagnostic test and if the test does not show results of brake damage the contact will be responsible for the repairs. The contact was concerned about the related complaints regarding the brakes and the manufacturer not authorizing the service brakes recall ( 09v198000). The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Loss of brakes in mountains due to over heating. Rear wheels smoking and too hot to touch. Pulled of into rest area and stayed there for 4 hours to let brakes cool down. After stopping brake pedal went to the floor until things cooled down and then pumped the brakes to get to camp ground 8 miles away. After 3 days the brakes had to be pumped in order to get brakes. After calling workhorse I had to have the motor home towed to repair facility. The calipers had to be replaced which took 2 days to get approval from workhorse. This is the 4th time I have had this problem and cannot understand why the fix for this recall is taking so long, as this is a dangerous situation. Workhorse said the fix will come sometime after november 2010. Is this a safe way to drive this vehicle?
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 fleetwood southwind rv. While driving at approximate speeds of 30 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the brakes. No repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300 and the current mileage was 21,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 fleetwood south wind. The contact received recall#50901-c from workhorse in regards to the hydraulic brake failure. The ABS light illuminated due to the left rear brake caliper failure which burned the ABS sensor in june 2009. On august 14, 2009, the right rear brake caliper also failed. The rv motor home is being repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 12,500.
Brakes,calipers,sensors in rear lost southwind 2004 workhorse chasis will only cover 32 percent of bill because we didn't take it to a workhorse tech. The brakes were weak we were afraid to drive to far on the hwy. We didn't know we had to take it to a workhorse tec. There is going to be a recall so the should pay entire bill regard less.
On 2/2/06 had southwind motorhome in to shop with complaint of strange brake noise and ABS light being on. Other issues also. On 09/18/08 had motorhome in to shop with complaint of ABS light being on. Had other issues also. Abs light came back on as soon as we left the repair shop. My understanding was that the fix was to replace the circuit bard and was too costly and not needed. On 2/17 /09 motorhome smelled of overheated brakes on narrow winding flat road. We pulled off in only spot available and waited for it to cool down about 3 miles from our intended camping spot. 1/4 mile from camp ground lost most of brakes. Drove on into campground at about 5 MPH in low gear. Noted fluid on front left wheel. Called our extended warranty office, united states warranty corp. Policy had been purchased at time of vehicle purchase. They directed us to local repairman. He said the brakes had stuck and the brake fluid had boiled. He could not handle the repair work. Warranty company then agreed to use ltm truck and rv repair shop about an hour away in coos bay oregon. Motor home was towed. Driver noted burnt sensors and told me my ABS light must be on. Repairs were made and total cost was $2414.75. Replaced front pads, calipers, hub cap, bearings races, wheel seals, counter shaft bearing, rear brake pads, calipers, wheel seals, scotseal, turned rotors, ABS sensors. Drilled bell crank for grease fitting. Extended warranty company refused to pay any of costs, stating they had determined a stuck bell crank had caused the brake pads to stick and they do not cover that part or damage caused by the bell crank. On 05/22/09 received "interim notice" from workhorse custom chasis that some of their products may experience caliper sticking. They state they have not determined what the final remedy will be. Workhorse advised us to watch for brake problems and if they determine our motor home was affected by the future recall we will receive notice when it happens.
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Questions about the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind
Is the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind, 4.3 times a typical Southwind model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind?
Brakes, with 6 complaints, typically around 18,542 miles. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind have?
8 recalls, covering service brakes, air, equipment and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Fleetwood Southwind brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V198000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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