2003 Fleetwood Southwind

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2003 Fleetwood Southwind
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:14:00.895Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Fleetwood Southwind Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023
2003: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19843
19851
19861
19871
19882
19893
19904
19916
19922
19935
19949
199515
199611
19978
199813
19997
20008
20014
20024
200324
200413
20058
20064
20073
20080
20090
20100
20110
20123
20141
20150
20161
20171
20180
20190
20201
20211
20221
20231

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

13 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100507

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY WHEN DEPRESSED. APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE LATER, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160919

TRAILER HITCHES

1 of 24 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

SUSPENSION

1 of 24 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 24 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 24 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

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RECALL 09V198000 BOUGHT USED 2003 SOUTHWIND MOTORHOME AND ATTEMPTED AT SEVERAL WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTERS TO GET THE BRAKE RECALL PERFORMED. WAS TOLD BY ALL THAT WORKHORSE HAS NO CALIPERS TO SHIP AND NO PLANS TO ORDER ANY MORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150213

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031003 — equipment

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE OPERATING THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WAS ROUTED SO IT PLACES THE HOSE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST. THE HOT EXHAUST CAN CAUSE THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DAMAGED HOSES AND RELOCATE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA

Campaign 03V344000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040823 — trailer hitches

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DRAW TITE HITCH RECEIVERS MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE WELDS BETWEEN THE HITCH RECEIVER BOX AND THE BOTTOM SUPPORT PLATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HITCH RECEIVER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Campaign 04V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060120 — PE (closed 20060502)

INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT

R 20070510 — equipment

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 REL

Remedy: 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

Campaign 07V120000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081024 — equipment

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, AMER

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 FR

Campaign 08V320000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090501 — service brakes, air

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 OPERA

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 NOTIFI

Campaign 09V198000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090626 — equipment

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS W

Remedy: FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800

Campaign 09V312000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE.

Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE.

Campaign 03V452000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND NO.

Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.

Campaign 06V115000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Fleetwood Southwind — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for trailer hitches issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V452000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V115000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V344000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V352000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V120000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V320000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V198000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V312000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2003 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Fleetwood Southwind?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Fleetwood Southwind have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.