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NHTSA Motorhome Recalls As Of January 15, 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issued Several Recalls On Vehicles From RV Manufacturers Seen Below.
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved through MotorHome Magazine's website via Google.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the following recalls have been issued as of January 15, 2018:
Forest River Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Coachmen Galleria motorhomes, models GAB24FLM, GAB24QM and GAB24TM. The inverter was installed using a lead wire that may not be able to handle the amperage draw. If the lead wire cannot handle the draw, the lead wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lead wire, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8590. Forest River’s number for this recall is 225-0587.
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire. Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 800-731-8300.
REV Recreation Group is recalling certain 2018 American Coach American Dream, American Revolution, Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE and Monaco Marquis recreational vehicles. Water may enter the 12-volt harness connectors due to missing gaskets or the placement of the pin connectors, potentially causing an electrical short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a crash. REV Recreation Group will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a gasket for each affected harness pin connector and re-route harnesses that terminate near luggage compartment number five, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 800-509-3417. REV’s number for this recall is 171213REV.
Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected, or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit here.
For the full report click here for MotorHome Magazine online. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153), or check here for more recall info.
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