FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V584000

Make Model Year
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-17 2017-09-20 2017-09-22

Production Dates: 2014-03-11 - 2016-03-02

Manufacturers Involved: REV Recreation Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 170914REV

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 934

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

REV Recreation Group "REV" is recalling certain 2013-2015 Fleetwood Bounder and 2013-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles. The welds attaching the battery tray may be insufficient. As a result, the tray may separate from underneath the chassis.

Consequence

An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery tray, and install fasteners, if necessary, to secure the battery tray, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170914REV.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.