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2022 Fleetwood Southwind

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  • Trailer Hitches. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

1 reports
5,500 miles · Jun 17, 2024
Trailer HitchesCrash

The contact owns a 2022 Fleetwood Southwind RV built on a 2021 Ford Chassis. The contact stated while driving 69 MPH with a 2021 Jeep Wrangler hitched to the RV, the tow hitch failed, causing the Jeep vehicle to detach. The contact stated that the vehicle drove off the highway and into a 200-yard-steep ditch. The contact veered …

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The contact owns a 2022 Fleetwood Southwind RV built on a 2021 Ford Chassis. The contact stated while driving 69 MPH with a 2021 Jeep Wrangler hitched to the RV, the tow hitch failed, causing the Jeep vehicle to detach. The contact stated that the vehicle drove off the highway and into a 200-yard-steep ditch. The contact veered to the side of the road. The State police troopers were able to locate the vehicle after 1 hour. The vehicle was towed and totaled. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The contact stated that he purchased a new tow hitch that was reinforced with three steel plates by an auto welding repair shop. The contact later received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V351000 (Trailer Hitches), which he related to the failure. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer denied reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.

NHTSA ODI #11594829

Official recalls

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25V121000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System

Feb 27, 2025

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 & remedy

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 · Trailer Hitches

May 18, 2023

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 & remedy

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 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems

Dec 22, 2022

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 & remedy

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 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer; Structure:body:step/ladder

Nov 9, 2022

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 & remedy

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.

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Structure:body:step/ladder

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.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

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 · Suspension: Adjustment:automatic Electrical/hydraulic

Aug 30, 2022

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.

Consequence & remedy

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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