The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V751000·Announced 2015-11-13

Fleetwood Southwind Motorhomes Recalled for Water Heater Overheating Risk

Allied Recreation Group is recalling 2016 Fleetwood Southwind motorhomes because a gas valve defect may cause the water heater to overheat, posing a scalding risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (scalding/steam) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Southwind 34A, 36L, and 32VS motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heaters that have a gas valve defect.

The defect may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap. This overheating can result in the release of steam, which may cause the operator to scald themselves and increases the risk of injury.

The recall began on January 27, 2016. ARG will notify owners, and Atwood will provide a remedy for the hot water heater free of charge. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND
Brand
FLEETWOOD
Manufacturer
Allied Recreation Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SOUTHWIND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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