Every 2020 Fleetwood Southwind recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 23V351000
May 18, 2023Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer and 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The tow hitch may become damaged due to stress or vehicle overloading, which can cause the tow vehicle to separate from the motorhome.
- Risk
- A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V351000 →Suspension · NHTSA 22V655000
Aug 30, 2022Suspension: Adjustment:Automatic Electrical/Hydraulic
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2021-2023 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Navigator, Armada, Nautica, 2023 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Rambler Eclipse, 2021 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE, 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta, 2022-2023 Fleetwood Frontier, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, and 2019 Holiday Rambler Augusta motorhomes. The hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured, or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.
- Risk
- A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the hydraulic hoses for chafing or heat damage, and install hose protection, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
Full recall details for 22V655000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V395000
May 26, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Materials:Flooring
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Fleetwood Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model, and 2018-2021 Fleetwood Southwind Model P motorhomes. The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.
- Risk
- Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
- Fix
- Dealers will reseal the floor area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 210521REV.
Full recall details for 21V395000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V615000
Jun 10, 2020Equipment
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fleetwood Flair, Bounder, Southwind and Fortis and Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, and Admiral motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.
- Risk
- A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- REV will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will repair the affected stoves, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
Full recall details for 20V615000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V860000
Apr 12, 2019Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.
- Risk
- If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
- Fix
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.
Full recall details for 19V860000 →
2020 Fleetwood Southwind complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind. Fleetwood has issued at least 3 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Equipment2
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (3)
- Equipment (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2020 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWINDDec 16, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11443973
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