2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 16 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 16 recalls for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 24,027 vehicles.
Recall 23V351000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 1,186 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V949000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 1,540 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak.
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.
View full details →Recall 22V655000 — SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC
| 4,395 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 21V395000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING
| 538 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V395000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 538 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V706000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 160 vehicles affected
Defect: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2021 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE, Bounder, and Southwind and Holiday Rambler Armada, Endeavor, Nautica, Navigator, and Vacationer motorhomes. The primary gear of the bed lift motor may fail, allowing the bed frame to drop.
Consequence: A bed frame that drops can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the bed lift motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 12, 2021. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this...
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V615000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,567 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SEAT BELTS, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER. SEAT BELTS GET HUNG-UP (BIND) ON WALL MOUNTED SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. UNABLE TO BUCKLE OR RELEASE SEAT BELT. ALSO, BECAUSE OF BINDING, BELT WILL NOT LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY APPLICATION ON CITY STREET, HIGHWAY OR WHILE TURNING.
Safety Rating for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 2016 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
- 2017 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 2018 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2019 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2020 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
- 2022 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 2 complaints
Other FLEETWOOD Models
- FLEETWOOD BOUNDER — 460 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW — 216 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY — 148 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD PROWLER — 120 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD TIOGA — 95 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLAIR — 84 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE — 77 total complaints
- FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD — 76 total complaints