NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Fleetwood Southwind has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Fleetwood Southwind. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Fleetwood Southwind owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Fleetwood Southwind, describing incidents dated January 1, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11065189 · Filed
2016 SOUTHWIND 34A. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY TRAY SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DANGEROUS FOR CONSUMERS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PICKED UP AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TAIL LIGHT'S HOUSING…
Battery Tray Separation Leaking Battery Acid
NHTSA #17V584000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported September 20, 2017 · REV Recreation Group
Potentially affected: 934 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 170914REV · Owners notified November 17, 2017 · Vehicles built March 11, 2014 – March 2, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Water Heater May Scald Operator
NHTSA #15V751000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported November 13, 2015 · Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 15 vehicles
Owners notified January 11, 2016 · Vehicles built May 6, 2015 – September 30, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Southwind 34A, 36L, and 32VS motorhomes equipped with Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the on-demand water heaters have a gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Safety consequence
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
ARG will notify owners and Atwood will provide a remedy for the hot water heater free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
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.
Emergency Exit Window may not have been Installed
NHTSA #15V434000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported July 7, 2015 · Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 71.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 150625ARG · Owners notified August 14, 2015 · Vehicles built April 16, 2014 – June 19, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles, model 32 VS, manufactured April 16, 2014, to June 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window on the road side bedroom wall.
Safety consequence
In the event of an emergency, the occupant's exit from the vehicle may be delayed or prevented, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
ARG will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, they will replace the existing road side bedroom wall window with an emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2015. Owners can contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417. ARG's number for this recall number is 150625ARG.
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.
Other Fleetwood Southwind model years
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