U.S. public vehicle records

Fleetwood SOUTHWIND brakes problems

53 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

170 owner complaints analyzed

48 distinct recall campaigns

22,250 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1979 to 2023 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 76 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

53 of 170 complaints match this topic (31.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 516954 · 1997-05-06 (May 6, 1997)

PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 516954 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 706969 · 1999-05-29 (May 29, 1999)

I WRITE THIS SHORT MEMO TO HIGHLIGHT A POTENTIALLY DEADLY DESIGN FLAW WITH OUR (AND MOST LIKELY OTHER SIMILAR MODELS) SOUTHWIND RV'S (CHASSIS NUMBER [XXX]) THAT RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. (THIS IS NOT A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT, IT IS INTENDED TO ALERT YOU IN TIME TO EVALUATE THE DEFECT AND ALERT OTHERS BEFORE LIVES ARE POSSIBLY LOST. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 706969 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 815016 · 1997-08-04 (August 4, 1997)

THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION ON AN INCLINE. THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED FREELY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPRINGS. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 815016 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 557177 · 2000-11-09 (November 9, 2000)

VEHICLE WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WAS NEVER AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 557177 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 830741 · 1998-11-13 (November 13, 1998)

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY ARE VERY HARD AND AREN'T STOPPING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 830741 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

170 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

44.7%Usable mileage76 / 170 records

84.7%Valid incident date144 / 170 records

100.0%Valid filing date170 / 170 records

84.7%Ordered incident and filing dates144 / 170 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2009	2010	2011	2012	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility:Windshield	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11443973 This “Defect” refers to the leveling system of a Class A motorhome; specifically a Southwind 35K manufactured by Fleetwood on a Ford F53 chassis. This is a gas powered, front engine motorhome. Overview: The leveling system provides a means of stabilizing the motorhome when parked by extending jacks to the ground and relies on a system of high-pressure hoses and jacks to perform this function. Two sets of hoses are used, one set extends or lowers the jacks and the other retracts or raises them. The jacks NEED to be in the retracted state in… Look up ODI 11443973 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11656807 The storage compartments melted due to being to close to the exhaust pipe. Also the external propane pipe is very the exhaust pipe Look up ODI 11656807 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11443973 This “Defect” refers to the leveling system of a Class A motorhome; specifically a Southwind 35K manufactured by Fleetwood on a Ford F53 chassis. This is a gas powered, front engine motorhome. Overview: The leveling system provides a means of stabilizing the motorhome when parked by extending jacks to the ground and relies on a system of high-pressure hoses and jacks to perform this function. Two sets of hoses are used, one set extends or lowers the jacks and the other retracts or raises them. The jacks NEED to be in the retracted state in… Look up ODI 11443973 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Parking Brake	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Frame And Members	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11542899 · 1,500 mi The contact owns a 2017 Fleetwood Southwind RV built on a 2017 Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side windows delaminated with white spots, preventing the driver from seeing the side mirrors while attempting to change lanes while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500. Look up ODI 11542899 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	17,203–28,500 mi	24,162 mi	23	ODI 10034276 · 16,500 mi WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ENGINE SIMPLY STALLED, AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER. BRAKES FAILED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING. AFTER VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR A HALF HOUR IT STARTED UP AFTER ENGAGING THE IGNITION. AK Look up ODI 10034276 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10483023 · 33,800 mi THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WHERE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE CALIPER TO GET SO HOT THAT A PART OF THE CALIPER TO MELT AND DROP ON TO THE INSIDE REAR TIRE. THIS CAUSED THE REAR TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE OUT SIDE TIRE TO GET SO HOT TO THE TOUCH THAT IT FELT HOT ENOUGH TO THE POINT THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO CATCH FIRE. LUCKY FOR ME THIS HAPPENED JUST AS I WAS RETURNING FROM A WEEK LONG CAMPING TRIP WITH OUR GRAND CHILDREN. I HAD JUST BACKED THE MOTOR HOME INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND AS SOON AS I GOT OUT OF THE COA… Look up ODI 10483023 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10217972 · 24,162 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND W22. ON JULY 3 2007, WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $837. ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008, THE DRIVER'S SIDE CALIPER ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED UNTIL THE CALIPER RELEASED. SHE THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE FAILURE AT THE COST OF $873. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO… Look up ODI 10217972 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield	Too few reports for a range	18,250 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10005225 · 20,500 mi WINDSHIELD FALLING OUT Look up ODI 10005225 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10198897 · 16,000 mi 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 CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WOULD CAVE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,337 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. Look up ODI 10198897 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10121177 · 12,000 mi JULY 2004 WINDSHIELD STARTED TO SEPARATE FROM FRAME IN MY 2000 SOUTHWIND MOTOR HOME. ALSO THE RIGHT FRONT LEAF SPRING LOST TENSION. THE WINDOW WAS RESET TWICE AND AFTER THE THIRD TIME IT BROKE WHEH LEVELING THE MOTOR HOME. THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING HAD BUSHINGS ADDED TO BRING IT UP TO LEVEL Look up ODI 10121177 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	21,682 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10860840 · 30,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10860840 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10542109 · 13,363 mi ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOG INTERNALLY BETWEEN THE DOUBLE PANE GLASS WINDOWS, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW IS THE WORST, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AND MAKING RIGHT TURNS. WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE OUTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR CLEARLY! THIS POOR VISIBILITY HAS ALMOST CAUSED US NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES/BIKE RIDERS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO SEE THROUGH THE FOGGY WINDOWS. BECAUSE THE FOG IS INSIDE THE DOUBLE PANE, THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE TO CLEAN THEM! THE F… Look up ODI 10542109 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	12,817 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10403454 · 1,633 mi 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 Look up ODI 10403454 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11151174 · 24,000 mi 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 SWITCH TWICE, BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT REFRIDGERATER STILL HAD THE SAME RECALLED PART ON IT, IT OVERHEATED AGAIN, HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE WATER HEATER AND THE MICROWAVE WHICH ARE ALL ON THE SAME ELECTRICAL BREAKER FRIED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED Look up ODI 11151174 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	Too few reports for a range	41,724 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10275235 · 50,800 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND RV. ON MAY 15, 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A RECALL FOR THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. RECENTLY, WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE REFRIGERATOR, HE NOTICED THAT IT FAILED AND WAS WARM INSIDE. HE WENT TO SERVICE THE UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A YELLOW SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO SMELLED AMMONIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE LINES FAILED THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE UNIT, WHICH CAUSED AMMONIA TO LEAK OUT.… Look up ODI 10275235 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10348716 · 32,648 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10348716 at NHTSA ↗
Parking Brake	Too few reports for a range	25,589 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10089409 · 23,000 mi FAX FM H.L. BAKER (TX) RE HIS COMPLAINT TO ODI RE HIS DEFECTIVE 1994 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME, AUTO PARK BRAKE ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING.MR THE BRAKE ALSO ENGAGED WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS IN REVERSE AND THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING THE VEHICLE UP. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY NO MATTER THE SPEED. NM Look up ODI 10089409 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10080076 · 85,000 mi AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE DID NOT ENGAGE, AND THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DID NOT PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING FROM AN INCLINE. VEHICLE WAS BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. AK Look up ODI 10080076 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10089421 · 15,000 mi THE AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. A NEW PART WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AK THERE WERE TIMES WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND THE BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. SC JB Look up ODI 10089421 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility	9,500–20,000 mi	13,363 mi	7	ODI 10357217 · 22,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10357217 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10456054 · 9,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10456054 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10542109 · 13,363 mi ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOG INTERNALLY BETWEEN THE DOUBLE PANE GLASS WINDOWS, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW IS THE WORST, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AND MAKING RIGHT TURNS. WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE OUTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR CLEARLY! THIS POOR VISIBILITY HAS ALMOST CAUSED US NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES/BIKE RIDERS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO SEE THROUGH THE FOGGY WINDOWS. BECAUSE THE FOG IS INSIDE THE DOUBLE PANE, THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE TO CLEAN THEM! THE F… Look up ODI 10542109 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	25V121000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11656807 The storage compartments melted due to being to close to the exhaust pipe. Also the external propane pipe is very the exhaust pipe Look up ODI 11656807 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	1	1	1
2023	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Visibility:Windshield	Structure:Body	Unknown Or Other	Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	Parking Brake	Structure:Frame And Members	Visibility
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10348716 · 32,648 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10348716 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Visibility:Windshield	0	—	1 ODI 528019 BEDROOM LIGHT FAILED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SWITCH/LEAKING. Look up ODI 528019 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0
Structure:Body	0	1 ODI 528019 BEDROOM LIGHT FAILED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SWITCH/LEAKING. Look up ODI 528019 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	1 ODI 560061 CONSUMER STATES THAT LP GAS DETECTOR FREQUENTLY ACTIVATES, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS, DETECTOR COULD ANTICIPATE FALSE ALARMS DUE TO NEW CARPET VAPORS AND RESIDUAL OIL VAPORS FROM DUCTING. *SLC Look up ODI 560061 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10542109 · 13,363 mi ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOG INTERNALLY BETWEEN THE DOUBLE PANE GLASS WINDOWS, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW IS THE WORST, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AND MAKING RIGHT TURNS. WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE OUTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR CLEARLY! THIS POOR VISIBILITY HAS ALMOST CAUSED US NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES/BIKE RIDERS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO SEE THROUGH THE FOGGY WINDOWS. BECAUSE THE FOG IS INSIDE THE DOUBLE PANE, THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE TO CLEAN THEM! THE F… Look up ODI 10542109 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	0	0	0	—	1 ODI 11443973 This “Defect” refers to the leveling system of a Class A motorhome; specifically a Southwind 35K manufactured by Fleetwood on a Ford F53 chassis. This is a gas powered, front engine motorhome. Overview: The leveling system provides a means of stabilizing the motorhome when parked by extending jacks to the ground and relies on a system of high-pressure hoses and jacks to perform this function. Two sets of hoses are used, one set extends or lowers the jacks and the other retracts or raises them. The jacks NEED to be in the retracted state in… Look up ODI 11443973 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 556720 WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS Look up ODI 556720 at NHTSA ↗	0
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	1 ODI 10348716 · 32,648 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10348716 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 560061 CONSUMER STATES THAT LP GAS DETECTOR FREQUENTLY ACTIVATES, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS, DETECTOR COULD ANTICIPATE FALSE ALARMS DUE TO NEW CARPET VAPORS AND RESIDUAL OIL VAPORS FROM DUCTING. *SLC Look up ODI 560061 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11443973 This “Defect” refers to the leveling system of a Class A motorhome; specifically a Southwind 35K manufactured by Fleetwood on a Ford F53 chassis. This is a gas powered, front engine motorhome. Overview: The leveling system provides a means of stabilizing the motorhome when parked by extending jacks to the ground and relies on a system of high-pressure hoses and jacks to perform this function. Two sets of hoses are used, one set extends or lowers the jacks and the other retracts or raises them. The jacks NEED to be in the retracted state in… Look up ODI 11443973 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0
Parking Brake	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Structure:Frame And Members	0	0	0	1 ODI 556720 WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS Look up ODI 556720 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Visibility	0	0	1 ODI 10542109 · 13,363 mi ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOG INTERNALLY BETWEEN THE DOUBLE PANE GLASS WINDOWS, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW IS THE WORST, CAUSING EXTREME POOR VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AND MAKING RIGHT TURNS. WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE OUTSIDE PASSENGER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR CLEARLY! THIS POOR VISIBILITY HAS ALMOST CAUSED US NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS INVOLVING OTHER VEHICLES/BIKE RIDERS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO SEE THROUGH THE FOGGY WINDOWS. BECAUSE THE FOG IS INSIDE THE DOUBLE PANE, THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE TO CLEAN THEM! THE F… Look up ODI 10542109 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

16 mentions · 9.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 24,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 557177

VEHICLE WAS COMING AROUND A CURVE AND THE BRAKES FAILED, THERE WAS NEVER AN EMERGENCY BRAKE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

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ODI 478276

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR IF NOT USED WITHIN 50-100 MILES, PUMPING OF PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES ACTIVATES BRAKES. *SKD

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ODI 544535

BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE HANGS CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO DRAG CAUSING HEAT AND FIRE.

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 8,800 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 506561

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *AW

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ODI 757373

MOTORHOME HAD STALLED AND STOPPED IN THE CENTER LANES OF FREEWAY,A DANGEROUS CONDITION. THANKS TO HIGHWAY POLICE AND CELL PHONE.THIS HAPPEN TWICE.*AK

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ODI 10034276 · 16,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ENGINE SIMPLY STALLED, AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER. BRAKES FAILED AS WELL AS THE POWER STEERING. AFTER VEHICLE COOLED OFF FOR A HALF HOUR IT STARTED UP AFTER ENGAGING THE IGNITION. *AK

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 16,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10034276 · 16,500 mi

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ODI 11421916

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 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways. The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a c…

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 539361

RECALL REPAIR OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPLETED HOWEVER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE REPAIR.

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ODI 11421916

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 539472

FUEL LEAK FROM THE MAIN FUEL TANK TO THE AUXILIARY GENERATOR AT THE POINT WHERE LINE GOES THROUGH MOTORHOME. NO PROTECTION ON THE LINE TO PREVENT CHAFING FROM VIBRATION AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE HOLES IN FRAME. (QCAW)

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b