U.S. public vehicle records

1994 Fleetwood SOUTHWIND: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

9 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

23,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 9 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	6	66.7%
Fuel system concerns	2	22.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Parking Brake

Parking Brake:Conventional

Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator

Parking Brake:Indicator Light

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump	1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	1
Parking Brake	1
Parking Brake:Conventional	1
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator	1
Parking Brake:Indicator Light	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum	1

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional: 1; Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator: 1; Parking Brake:Indicator Light: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995

1997

1999

2000

2004

1995: 2; 1997: 2; 1999: 2; 2000: 1; 2004: 2

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10086803 · 2004-08-13 (August 13, 2004)

AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT WILL ALSO ENGAGE WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN REVERSE AND YOU ARE BACKING UP. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP NO MATTER HOW FAST YOU ARE TRAVELING.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086803 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10089409 · 2004-08-20 (August 20, 2004)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10089409 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 478276 · 1995-01-03 (January 3, 1995)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478276 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 484474 · 1995-07-18 (July 18, 1995)

TWO MISSING LEAVES IN EACH REAR SPRING/ONE LEAF IN EACH FRONT SPRING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BOUNCE/FEELS LIKE IT WILL TURN OVER. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484474 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 544535 · 1999-03-23 (March 23, 1999)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 544535 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 809184 · 1997-03-24 (March 24, 1997)

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE GOING (62) MPH THE AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE SET FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STARTED A FIRE UNDER THE MOTOR HOME. MECHANIC STATED THIS WAS BECAUSE OF A SWITCH FAILURE. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER. SECOND TIME REPLACED BRAKE DRUM. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 809184 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 816649 · 1997-09-25 (September 25, 1997)

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS FROM THE TOP WHEN IT IS FILLED. THIS WAS ONCE A PROBLEM IN MARCH OF 1995, AND WAS CORRECTED WHEN COMPLETING A RECALL FOR THE FUEL STRAPS AT THE SAME TIME. RECALL # 95V-002. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 816649 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 840992 · 1999-06-23 (June 23, 1999)

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM NOT HOLDING UP PROPERLY WHENEVER EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. CAN NHTSA HELP AND PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 840992 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.

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

Data completeness

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

22.2%Usable mileage2 / 9 records

88.9%Valid incident date8 / 9 records

100.0%Valid filing date9 / 9 records

88.9%Ordered incident and filing dates8 / 9 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
Parking Brake	Too few reports for a range	23,000 mi	1 (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 ↗
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator	Too few reports for a range	23,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10086803 · 23,000 mi AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT WILL ALSO ENGAGE WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN REVERSE AND YOU ARE BACKING UP. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ABRUPTLY STOP NO MATTER HOW FAST YOU ARE TRAVELING.*AK Look up ODI 10086803 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	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	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	Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump	Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	Parking Brake	Parking Brake:Conventional	Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator	Parking Brake:Indicator Light	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Parking Brake	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Parking Brake:Conventional	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Parking Brake:Indicator Light	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 809184 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE GOING (62) MPH THE AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE SET FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STARTED A FIRE UNDER THE MOTOR HOME. MECHANIC STATED THIS WAS BECAUSE OF A SWITCH FAILURE. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER. SECOND TIME REPLACED BRAKE DRUM. *AK Look up ODI 809184 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum	0	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 809184 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE GOING (62) MPH THE AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE SET FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STARTED A FIRE UNDER THE MOTOR HOME. MECHANIC STATED THIS WAS BECAUSE OF A SWITCH FAILURE. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY DEALER. SECOND TIME REPLACED BRAKE DRUM. *AK Look up ODI 809184 at NHTSA ↗	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

1 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 22.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

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

Look up ODI 478276 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 544535

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

Look up ODI 544535 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule