2020 Fleetwood Southwind
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
Risk
Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
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- Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Unknown or other
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…
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 order for the motorhome to be driven safely. General: The hydraulic hose used to retract the leveling feet was incorrectly installed by the manufacturer and routed thru a hole in the front curb-side frame rail without any protection i.e. grommet. The hole was also not relieved in any way to prevent chaffing. Issue: During normal driving and use of the leveling system, the hose began to wear and eventually developed a leak spraying hydraulic fluid on the frame members and eventually producing a tell-tale puddle approximately 20” in diameter on the ground. Concern 1: As the leak intensifies, there is a distinct probability when deploying the jacks that hydraulic fluid could spray onto the hot engine and possibility igniting. Concern 2: As the leak intensifies and the pressure in the line drops below a certain threshold, the jacks could potentially “drop down” while the motorhome is in motion.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10208286The purpose of this owner notification letter is to inform the owners of certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes of the Product Upgrade 212322REV CONDITION: On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and or wire harnesses not be adequately secured.
- 10208285The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about Product Upgrade 212322REV affecting certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes CONDITION: On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and or wire harnesses not be adequately secured.
- 10206656The attached dealer service bulletin regarding Product Upgrade campaign 212322REV was emailed 1/07/2022 to all REV RV dealers. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Bulletin is to inform REV RV dealers on the need to inspect and, if necessary, enhance the securing of lines/hoses, cables or, wire harnesses on certain model year 2020, 2021 and, 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes. On motorhomes affected by this Product Upgrade, there may be the potential of lines/hoses, cables and, or wire harnesses not being adequately secured.
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