23 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Fleetwood Southwind, across model years 2010–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Fleetwood dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Southwind by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Fleetwood Southwind model years, the 2012 drew the most owner complaints (3).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Fleetwood Southwind model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | no data |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | no data |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | no data |
| 2019 | 2 | no data |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
REV is recalling 2022-2025 Fleetwood Bounder motorhomes due to exhaust fumes entering cabin, risking carbon monoxide poisoning. Detached exhaust tips also create road hazards. Dealers will install free clamp by April 26, 2025.
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 recalls 2023 American Tradition motorhomes due to potential failure of entry door latches, which could prevent emergency exit and increase injury risk. Owners should contact dealers for free latch replacement.
REV is recalling 2021 Fleetwood Bounder motorhomes due to potential propane leaks from service valves that could cause fire if ignited. Owners must have service valves inspected by dealers.
REV is recalling 2022 Fleetwood Bounder motorhomes due to loose step treads that may shift or detach when stepped on, risking injury. Owners must contact REV for free repair or replacement.
When the Fleetwood Southwind recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the Fleetwood Southwind; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Fleetwood Southwind complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 23 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Fleetwood Southwind, covering model years 2010–2023. The most recent was issued Feb 27, 2025 (Engine and Engine Cooling).
The 2023 Fleetwood Southwind has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (13), Electrical System (4), Engine and Engine Cooling (1), Trailer Hitches (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Fleetwood dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Fleetwood to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Fleetwood dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.