2012 Fleetwood Southwind Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Southwind years
- Not enough data 13th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind. That ranks 13th out of 28 Southwind model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 24,215 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 24,215 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 6,643 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 6,643 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 6,643 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Fleetwood Southwind recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
Risk: A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
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.
Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic. The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021…
Wiring harness next to exhaust is melting, starter solenoid next to exhaust melts.
While traveling on rt 70 east at aprox, 60 mph i hear a clunk from under thr vehichle. I pulled over and was able to get under the vehichle and found one bolt missing from the drivers side "u " bracket holding the stabilizer bar to the frame and the other bolt only hand tight. When i checked the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.