Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 18, 2023
REV 2020 Fleetwood Bounder Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Tow Vehicle Separation
REV is recalling 2020-2024 Fleetwood Bounder motorhomes for potential tow hitch failure causing separation from motorhome, increasing crash risk. Owners must have hitch inspected and replaced free by dealers.
REV is recalling certain 2020-2024 Fleetwood Bounder motorhomes because the tow hitch can become damaged from stress or overloading, potentially causing the tow vehicle to separate from the motorhome. This separation increases crash risk and could lead to serious injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79397-rev-2020-fleetwood-bounder-trailer-hitches-recall-risk-of-tow.
“REV 2020 Fleetwood Bounder Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Tow Vehicle Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79397-rev-2020-fleetwood-bounder-trailer-hitches-recall-risk-of-tow. Based on NHTSA recall #23V351000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V351000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall on May 18, 2023, for certain Fleetwood Bounder motorhomes due to trailer hitch hazards. REV Recreation Group stated that dealers will inspect and replace the hitch free of charge. Owners may contact customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
How to tell if you have it
Fleetwood Bounder, 2020-2024
Holiday Rambler Vacationer, 2020-2024
Fleetwood Southwind, 2020-2023
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
The hazard
The tow hitch may become damaged due to stress or vehicle overloading, which can cause the tow vehicle to separate from the motorhome. A separated tow vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show REV Recreation Group has issued 39 other recalls since October 5, 2016. Recent similar product recalls include the Grand Design 2021-2024 Momentum Suspension Recall (January 26, 2026), the Brinkley RV 2025 Model Z Suspension Recall (May 22, 2026), and the Jeep Wagoneer S (2025) Trailer Lights and Brakes Recall (February 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a 2020-2024 Fleetwood Bounder. The recall covers specific models including Holiday Rambler Vacationer and Fleetwood Southwind from 2020-2023.
Brand
REV
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch at no cost to you.
Check Owner Notification
You should have received a notification letter mailed June 27, 2023.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 230516REV.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 40 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact REV
We’ve drafted a message you can send REV to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V351000 — REV 2020 Fleetwood Bounder Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Tow Vehicle Separation
Hello,
I own a REV 2020 Fleetwood Bounder Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Tow Vehicle Separation that is covered by recall 23V351000 from REV.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 230516REV.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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