NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Fleetwood Southwind has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Fleetwood Southwind. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Fleetwood Southwind owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Fleetwood Southwind, describing incidents dated April 8, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11413857 · Filed
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.
Tow Hitch May Separate
NHTSA #23V351000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2023 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 1,186 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 230516REV · Owners notified June 27, 2023
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.
Safety consequence
A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Propane Leak May Cause Fire
NHTSA #22V949000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2022 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 1,540 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 221222REV · Owners notified February 20, 2023
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 improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak.
Safety consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Hydraulic Lines Improperly Routed
NHTSA #22V655000 · Suspension — Adjustment — Automatic Electrical/Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2022 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 4,395 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 28, 2022
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 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.
Safety consequence
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Floor Openings May Be Improperly Sealed
NHTSA #21V395000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — Materials — Flooring · NHTSA notice
Reported May 26, 2021 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 538 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 210521REV · Owners notified January 3, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Bedlift Motor Gear Failure may Allow Bed to Extend
NHTSA #20V706000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported November 16, 2020 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 160 vehicles
Repair completion: 68.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 201109REV · Owners notified December 30, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A bed frame that drops can increase the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer 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 recall is 201109REV.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Gas Leak In Cooking Stove
NHTSA #20V615000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2020 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 1,567 vehicles
Repair completion: 25.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 2, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Fleetwood Southwind model years
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