CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019 Fleetwood Flair and Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhomes. The metal battery hold down straps or their mounting brackets may contact the terminals for the auxiliary batteries, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will rework the motorhomes to prevent the auxiliary batteries from shorting against the battery hold down straps and strap mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 190318REV.
- 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
Metal battery hold-down straps or their mounting brackets may touch the terminals of the auxiliary batteries, which can cause an electrical short circuit in the motorhome's battery system.
A battery short circuit may increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and contact the manufacturer to have the vehicle checked.
REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and authorized dealers will rework the motorhome so the auxiliary batteries cannot short against the hold-down straps and strap mounting brackets. The repair is free of charge. Owners can call REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417 (recall number 190318REV), and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fleetwood Flair | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Holiday Rambler Admiral | 2019 |