1998 Fleetwood Southwind Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Southwind years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind. That ranks 3rd out of 28 Southwind model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Fleetwood Southwind recalls (1)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.*ak
The fuel line to the generator rotted out and began leaking down the fuel tank. *ak
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. *ak
Suspension system of the motorhome is not adequate for the weight and distribution causing severe handling problems. *mjs
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind?
Owners most often report suspension, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Fleetwood Southwind a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Southwind model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.