RecallRepo

2005 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Fleetwood Southwind has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 79,415 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 09V198000 2009-06-02 509 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

EQUIPMENT 08V320000 2008-07-15 70,101 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 06V388000 2006-10-04 7,858 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

STEERING 06V218000 2006-06-19 947 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Consequence

THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“We are unable to read what gear it is in and some other indicators that are in the display window above steering. We also had to have the model 1200 dometic refridgerater replaced after overheating and shorted out electrical system including the reset electrical plug in bathroom and generator…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-04-02

“The side windows have fogged up to the point I can't see out the passenger side mirror. I have had numerous close calls trying to change lanes. I had all 13 windows replaced in 2014. Now in march 2016 they are starting to fog up again.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2014-01-15

“The side windows have fogged up to the point I can't see out the passenger side mirror. I have had numerous close calls trying to change lanes. I had all 13 windows replaced in 2014. Now in march 2016 they are starting to fog up again.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2014-01-15

“Drivers and passenger side windows fog and get moisture between the 2 pieces of glass which causes mineral build up thus greatly reduces visibility of mirrors. Vehicle is a class a motorhome.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2012-10-18

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. The contact stated that the engine failed when the cruise control was engaged. The contact stated that the engine functioned as normal until the cruise control was activated. The vehicle had not been to the dealer. The failure and current mileages…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2012-05-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood southwind. The contact stated that the engine failed when the cruise control was engaged. The contact stated that the engine functioned as normal until the cruise control was activated. The vehicle had not been to the dealer. The failure and current mileages…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2012-05-14

“Both driver side and passenger side dual glazed windows are fogged up and making driving hazardous. The other windows in the motor home are fogging up as well. I've checked other forums on-line have found this to be a problem with other owners as well. *tr”

VISIBILITY · reported 2010-03-16

“Windows are fogged up. The drivers side window & passenger side window are the worst. Can't see out side mirrors. Have had several close calls, changing lanes. *tr”

VISIBILITY · reported 2009-10-20
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Fleetwood Southwind as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.