2020 Fleetwood Flair problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Fleetwood Flair. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 2 recalls, 1 complaint
Recall 22V655000 (30/08/2022): SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC
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.
Fix: 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 24V610000 (14/08/2024): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:GFCI/AFCI
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2023-2025 Holiday Rambler Eclipse, Fleetwood Flex, and 2019-2024 Fleetwood Flair motorhomes. The exterior patio outlet may lack GFCI protection when powered by the generator or shore cord.
Fix: Dealers will install GFCI protection device prior to the inverter transfer switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 240812REV.
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
12 V electrical lessons · 120 V and generator lessons · Wiring diagrams
Other: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 20V615000 (06/10/2020): EQUIPMENT
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.
Fix: 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.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 24V607000 (13/08/2024): STRUCTURE
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2018 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Fleetwood Storm, 2023-2025 Holiday Rambler Eclipse, Fleetwood Flex, 2018-2025 Fleetwood Flair, 2020-2024 Fleetwood Fortis, 2020-2025 Holiday Rambler Invicta, 2018-2023 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, and 2018-2019 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes, equipped with the HappiJac drop down bed option. The front overhead cabinet fasteners can break, allowing the overhead cabinet to detach.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install new hardware and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 240809REV.
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
Motorhome chassis: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: The chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes, Ram) is serviced by the chassis maker's dealer, not the RV shop. RV techs handle the house, not the drivetrain. Before you buy: Chassis recalls are fixed free at the chassis maker's dealer.
What owners reported to NHTSA
07/08/2021, POWER TRAIN: •NHTSA Recall Number: 21V202 •INADEQUATE REAR AXLE OIL FILL VOLUME Ford Recall number: 21S17 Ford does not appear to be able to address my concerns and repair this problem. I have attached a picture of the rear end drain plug with BURNT FLUID and METAL FILINGS as the rear end had NO LUBRICATION FOR 5300 miles. See the attached image. We need your help. Thank you!!! [XXX], RN, PhD and [XXX], PhD [XXX] VOX: [XX
01/27/2021, EQUIPMENT: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FLEETWOOD FLAIR RV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E071000 (EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. CAMPING WORLD OF NASHVILLE LOCATED AT 2618 MUSIC VALLEY DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37214 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS HOWEVER, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER
01/12/2021, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE: THE ONBOARD GENERATOR GIVES OFF RAW GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE UNIT AFTER A MINIMUM OF 35 MINUTES OF RUN TIME CREATING AN EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS. EMAILED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OF THE LIFE SAFETY ISSUES IN SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER AND LITTLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I PURCHASED A 2020 FLEETWOOD FLAIR 28A MOTORHOME IN JULY OF 2020 FROM CAMPING WORLD IN HUGO MINNESOTA. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO G
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.