2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
The 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by REV Recreation Group for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND, potentially affecting up to 11,640 vehicles.
Recall 25V121000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 2,666 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 enter the cabin.
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.
View full details →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 23V166000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
| 479 vehicles affected
Defect: REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2023 Fleetwood Bounder, Flair, Flex, Fortis, Southwind, Discovery, Discovery LXE, Frontier, Frontier GTX, Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Eclipse, Invicta, Vacationer, Armada, Endeavor, Navigator, Nautica, and American Coach American Tradition motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Consequence: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the door latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rev Customer Service at 1-800-509-3417. Rev's number for this recall is 230224REV.
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 22V832000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
| 687 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V832000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 687 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The storage compartments melted due to being to close to the exhaust pipe. Also the external propane pipe is very the exhaust pipe
The storage compartments melted due to being to close to the exhaust pipe. Also the external propane pipe is very the exhaust pipe
Safety Rating for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
REV Recreation Group has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SBM00802 — VISIBILITY
The purpose of this informational service bulletin is to communicate with REV RV* dealers of a supply change issue that resulted in REV RV installing a non-Ford windshield wiper module on certain Class A gas chassis/motor homes. This informational service bulletin was mailed to all REV RV dealers on 08.30.22
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
- 2018 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2019 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 0 complaints
- 2020 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 3 complaints
- 2021 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 2022 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND — 1 complaint
- 2023 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND (current)
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