This “Defect” refers to the leveling system of a Class A motorhome; specifically a Southwind 35K manufactured by Fleetwood on a Ford F53 chassis. This is a gas powered, front engine motorhome. Overview: The leveling system provides a means of stabilizing the motorhome when parked by extending jacks to the ground and relies on a system of high-pressure hoses and jacks to perform this function. Two sets of hoses are used, one set extends or lowers the jacks and the other retracts or raises them. The jacks NEED to be in the retracted state in order for the motorhome to be driven safely. General: The hydraulic hose used to retract the leveling feet was incorrectly installed by the manufacturer and routed thru a hole in the front curb-side frame rail without any protection i.e. grommet. The hole was also not relieved in any way to prevent chaffing. Issue: During normal driving and use of the leveling system, the hose began to wear and eventually developed a leak spraying hydraulic fluid on the frame members and eventually producing a tell-tale puddle approximately 20” in diameter on the ground. Concern 1: As the leak intensifies, there is a distinct probability when deploying the jacks that hydraulic fluid could spray onto the hot engine and possibility igniting. Concern 2: As the leak intensifies and the pressure in the line drops below a certain threshold, the jacks could potentially “drop down” while the motorhome is in motion.
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Recalls 5
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V351000 · Recall details
Suspension: adjustment: automatic electrical/hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V655000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: materials: flooring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V395000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V615000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Fleetwood Bounder, Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and 2018-2020 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within the vehicle's departure angle.
- Risk
- If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
- Remedy
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the generator exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1‑800‑509‑3417. REV's number for this recall is 191125REV.
Recall number 19V860000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The attached dealer service bulletin regarding Product Upgrade campaign 212322REV was emailed 1/07/2022 to...
- The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about Product...
- The purpose of this owner notification letter is to inform the owners of certain model year 2020, 2021 and...
What 2020 Fleetwood Southwind owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind
Is the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind, fewer than a typical Southwind model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind have?
5 recalls, covering trailer hitches, suspension and equipment.
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