2022 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
5 recalls — 1 complaints — 5 TSBs
25V121000 Feb 27, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Fleetwood Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2023-2025 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Rambler Eclipse, and 2022-2023 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The engine exhaust tip may detach, allowing exhaust fumes to ent... Read more
Consequence
Exhaust fumes inside the cabin increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition, a detached exhaust tip can become a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a clamp to the exhaust tip, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 26, 2025. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 250221REV.
23V351000 May 18, 2023
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
22V949000 Dec 22, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, Navigator, Admiral, Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Pace Arrow, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Fortis, Flair, 2023 Fleetwood Flex and Holiday Rambler Eclipse motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may have imp... Read more
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the service valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
22V832000 Nov 9, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Fleetwood Bounder, Fortis, Southwind, Holiday Rambler Invicta, and Holdiay Rambler Vacationer motorhomes. The step tread on the interior entryway steps may be improperly secured, causing the tread to become loose.
Consequence
Loose step tread may shift or detach when stepped on, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the tread as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 221104REV.
22V655000 Aug 30, 2022
SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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 Ra... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 17, 2024
Incident date: Jun 28, 2022
The contact's son owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. There was engine oil leaking onto the ground, and unknown engine parts had detached and fallen to the ground. The vehicle then lost motive p... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2022 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
230117-22S62
Jan 17, 2023
010000 STEERING
According to the notice from Ford 22S62: DEALER NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice - In some of the affected vehicles, the rear stabilizer bar attachment bracket(s) weld-nuts may not be capable of supporting the requir
230117-22S62
Jan 17, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
According to the notice from Ford 22S62: DEALER NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice - In some of the affected vehicles, the rear stabilizer bar attachment bracket(s) weld-nuts may not be capable of supporting the requir
No comms 2022-04
May 9, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2022 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-03
Mar 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-06
Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for June 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91075
Opened: May 23, 1991 — Closed: Aug 21, 1991
FRONT BRAKES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE86060
Opened: Jun 18, 1986 — Closed: Dec 19, 1986
CO INTRUSION
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:THE MANUFACTURER ADVISEDTHAT THE AUXILIARY POWER UNITS (APU'S) AND THEIR EXHAUST SYSTEMS ARE ALLFACTORY INSTALLED.IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED TWO INSTANCESOF CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ASPHYXIATION WITH THREE FATALITIES.HOWEVER,THESE WERE NOT IN THE ... Read more
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND across all model years (1979–2023).
119
Total Recalls
238
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2022 (current) | 5 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 14 | View |
| 2003 | 8 | 24 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |