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2023 Fleetwood Southwind problems

The most common problem on the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Southwind model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2023 Fleetwood Southwind problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    1

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  • Engine
    1

Recalls 6

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemReported February 27, 2025 · 2,666 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V121000 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported May 18, 2023 · 1,186 vehicles affected
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

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lockReported March 14, 2023 · 479 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V166000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsReported December 22, 2022 · 1,540 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 22V949000 · Recall details

Structure: body: step/ladderReported November 9, 2022 · 687 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 22V832000 · Recall details

Suspension: adjustment: automatic electrical/hydraulicReported August 30, 2022 · 4,395 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2023 Fleetwood Southwind owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · Engine · CA

The storage compartments melted due to being to close to the exhaust pipe. Also the external propane pipe is very the exhaust pipe

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Questions about the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind

Is the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind, fewer than a typical Southwind model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind have?

6 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, trailer hitches and latches/locks/linkages.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V121000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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