REV 2016 Fleetwood Southwind Electrical System Recall: Battery Tray Risk
REV recalls 2016 Fleetwood Southwind RVs with unsecured battery trays that could leak acid or cause electrical shorts, risking fire or injury. Owners must have battery tray inspected and secured by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured battery tray can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
What happened, in plain English
REV is recalling 2016 Fleetwood Southwind RVs because the battery tray may separate from the chassis, causing acid leaks or electrical shorts that could lead to fire or injury. Affected owners should have the battery tray inspected and secured by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226785-rev-2016-fleetwood-southwind-electrical-system-recall-battery-tray-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226785-rev-2016-fleetwood-southwind-electrical-system-recall-battery-tray-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V584000
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“REV 2016 Fleetwood Southwind Electrical System Recall: Battery Tray Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226785-rev-2016-fleetwood-southwind-electrical-system-recall-battery-tray-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V584000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V584000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery tray may separate from the chassis due to insufficient welds, which can cause battery acid leaks or electrical shorts. These issues could lead to fire or injury if the tray becomes loose.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles are affected. Those who have the battery tray not securely fastened are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Fleetwood Southwind RV has a battery tray that isn't securely fastened. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2013 and 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect the battery tray and install fasteners if needed to secure it.
Check Recall Status
Owners can verify if their vehicle is affected by contacting REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 58 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V584000 (September 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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