Recall 15V434 affects 32 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind RVs built without a roadside bedroom emergency exit window. Repair is free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer.
Fleetwood is recalling 32 2015-2016 Southwind recreational vehicles because the road-side bedroom wall was built without an emergency exit window. During an emergency, that missing exit can delay or block an occupant's way out, which raises injury risk; Fleetwood dealers will install the emergency exit window free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The emergency exit window in a Fleetwood Southwind bedroom is an egress window, which means it is built to open as an escape route from inside the motorhome. On the road side bedroom wall, the correct window has red exit handles visible from the inside so an occupant can identify and open it during an emergency.
On certain 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind 32 VS motorhomes, that road side bedroom wall was built with the incorrect window instead of the emergency exit window. Fleetwood's review found the incorrect windows were received and installed during 2015 model year production, and the issue was found during a routine audit of a 2016 Southwind 32 VS. The result is a bedroom window position that does not provide the intended emergency exit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The practical check is visual: the emergency egress window has red exit handles that are visible from inside the window.
Who's affected?
Both model years list the same body or structural component.
| 2015 Fleetwood Southwind | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2016 Fleetwood Southwind | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 32 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the roadside bedroom wall window is not an emergency exit window, occupants can have less time and fewer ways to get out during an emergency. Treat exit window problems as a safety issue and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Fleetwood dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Fleetwood dealer to schedule the free inspection and road side bedroom wall emergency-exit-window repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Fleetwood has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V434 when you call.
- Keep the bedroom exit area clear until the inspection and any needed window repair are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Fleetwood technician inspects the road side bedroom wall window area. When the inspection shows the coach was built without the required emergency exit window, the dealer replaces the existing bedroom wall window with an emergency exit window. Parts and labor are free under the recall. ARG is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the involved vehicles are covered by the new vehicle warranty. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 7, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| August 14, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 14, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 18, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V434?
Recall 15V434 covers 32 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind recreational vehicles that were built without an emergency exit window on the road-side bedroom wall. Fleetwood dealers will inspect the RV and replace the bedroom wall window with an emergency exit window for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 15V434. If it is, contact a Fleetwood dealer to schedule the inspection. Reference recall number 15V434 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to complete safety recall repairs at no cost. For recall 15V434, Fleetwood dealers will inspect the road-side bedroom wall window and replace it with an emergency exit window for free if the RV needs that repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed or blocked escape during an emergency. If the bedroom does not have the required emergency exit window, an occupant's exit from the RV can be delayed or prevented, increasing injury risk. The free dealer inspection confirms whether your Southwind needs the window replacement.
What if I bought my Fleetwood Southwind used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015-2016 Fleetwood Southwind is included, then call a Fleetwood dealer and reference recall 15V434 when you schedule the inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V434000 |
|---|---|
| Fleetwood customer service | 1-800-509-3417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V434 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V434000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →