2018 Fleetwood Southwind problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Fleetwood Southwind.
Recalls filed by Fleetwood
Equipment #17V802000 · 2017 · 87 units
Problem: Rev recreation group (rev) is recalling certain 2018 fleetwood axon, bounder, flair, southwind, pace arrow and pace arrow lxe motorhomes, and 2018 holiday rambler navigator, navigator xe, reno, vacationer, and vacationer xe motorhomes. the satellite dish on these vehicles may detach from the roof while driving and become a road hazard.
Risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Rev will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2018. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-800-509-3417. rev's number for this recall is 171208rev.
Equipment #18V202000 · 2018 · 2,055 units
Problem: Rev recreation group (rev) is recalling certain 2018 fleetwood axon and pulse, holiday rambler reno and prodigy, monaco marquis and american coach american dream motorhomes, 2017-2018 fleetwood bounder, discovery, discovery lxe, flair, jamboree, southwind, pace arrow, pace arrow lxe and storm motorhomes, holiday rambler admiral xe, endeavor, endeavor xe, navigator xe, navigator, vacationer, vacationer xe and vesta and american coach american eagle motorhomes and 2017 holiday rambler scepter, monaco diplomat, and american coach american revolution motorhomes. the mounting screws for the satellite dish may not have been fastened through the sheet steel reinforcement, possibly allowing the sat
Risk: If the satellite dish detaches from the roof while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Rev will notify owners, and dealers will resecure the satellite dish to the roof with a metal reinforcement, free of charge. the recall began on may 14, 2018. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-800-509-3417. rev's number for this recall is 180322rev. note: this recall supersedes recall 17v-802. any vehicle repaired under that campaigned is not included in this one as the remedy for
Equipment #19V860000 · 2019 · 3,241 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment, Structure #21V395000 · 2021 · 538 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Fleetwood Southwind have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Fleetwood for the 2018 Southwind. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Fleetwood Southwind problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.