CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The welds that attach the battery tray to the underside of the chassis may be insufficient. Over time, the tray can separate from the vehicle.
If the battery tray comes loose, it can cause a battery acid leak or an electrical short. These conditions increase the risk of fire or injury.
REV Recreation Group will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the battery tray and install fasteners to secure it if needed, at no charge to you. Owners can contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417 (REV recall number 170914REV), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fleetwood Bounder | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood Southwind | 20152016 |