News Release:
Recent Recalls Affect Winnebago, Keystone, KZRV, Jayco
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved through NHTSA's website.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued several recalls affecting the RV industry. The outside mirror on 908 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhomes may fall off during driving. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may have been installed incorrectly, not engaging into the metal located in the sidewall where the mirrors should mount. Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will check the location of the mirror and remove and reinstall it to the correct location, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 149.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 977 model year 2018 Passport travel trailers, models 153ML, 171EXP, 175BH, 195RB, 199ML, 217EXP and 239ML, on which the spare tire carrier may not have been mounted properly to the back wall of the trailer. As a result, the spare tire and carrier may detach from the trailer. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tire carrier mounting and install reinforcing backers if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-311.
KZRV is recalling certain 2018 KZRV Sportsmen Classic recreational trailers, models 130RB and 150RBT. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw. KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-02.
Jayco is recalling certain 2017 and 2018 Eagle 333BHOK (EC) travel trailers. The safety chains on these vehicles are rated at 11,700 lbs, however the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 12,500lbs. In the event of a trailer detachment, the underrated safety chains may fail. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install safety chains that have a GVWR of 16,200lbs, free of charge. The recall began on Feb. 8. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901372.
Owners with any of these units, or other concerns, may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Safecar.gov.