Complaints about the 2022 Fleetwood Southwind peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 17, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-121 | Feb 27, 2025 | Engine exhaust tip may detach, allowing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin | Engine and cooling | 2,666 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-351 | May 18, 2023 | Tow hitch may become damaged due to stress or vehicle overloading, which can cause the tow vehicle to separate from the motorhome | Trailer hitches | 1,186 | Part replacement |
| 22V-949 | Dec 22, 2022 | Service valves on the LPG tanks may have improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak | Equipment | 1,540 | Part replacement |
| 22V-832 | Nov 9, 2022 | Step tread on the interior entryway steps may be improperly secured, causing the tread to become loose | Equipment | 687 | Part replacement |
| 22V-655 | Aug 30, 2022 | Hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured, or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak | Suspension | 4,395 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
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 complaint 11594829Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.