2016 Fleetwood Southwind Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Fleetwood Southwind has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Fleetwood Southwind recalls

Battery Tray May Detach, Risking Acid Leak or Fire

Recall 17V584Sep 20, 2017934 vehicles affected

The welds that attach the battery tray to the underside of the chassis may be insufficient.

Water Heater May Overheat and Scald Occupants

Recall 15V751Nov 13, 201515 vehicles affected

Certain 2016 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes equipped with an Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heater may have a gas valve defect that causes the water heater to overheat the water at the hot water supply tap.

Motorhome May Lack Emergency Exit Window in Bedroom

Recall 15V434Jul 7, 201532 vehicles affected

Some 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes, built between April 16, 2014 and June 19, 2015, may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window on the road-side bedroom wall.

Most common 2016 Fleetwood Southwind problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2018-02-02, Exterior Lighting
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 MELTED. *JS

2016 Fleetwood Southwind questions

Does the 2016 Fleetwood Southwind have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Fleetwood Southwind: Battery Tray May Detach, Risking Acid Leak or Fire; Water Heater May Overheat and Scald Occupants; Motorhome May Lack Emergency Exit Window in Bedroom. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Fleetwood Southwind?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Fleetwood Southwind has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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