The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports a wide range of recalls currently underway affecting recreational vehicles by several manufacturers, including KZRV, Newmar, Forest River, Gulfstream, Thor and Winnebago. Details and contact numbers are below. Owners who believe they may be affected by these recalls or other issues may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Safercar.gov.
- KZRV is recalling 17 2019 KZRV Connect recreational trailers, model C241RLK, which were incorrectly equipped with a 15/20 amp circuit breaker instead of a 15/15 amp breaker, increasing the risk of fire. KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breaker free of charge. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-03. KZRV is also recalling 7,401 2018-2019 KZRV Durango, Spree, Spree Escape, Connect, Sportsmen, Sidewinder, and Venom recreational trailers. On these vehicles the Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while moving. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin on June 15, 2018. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-04. Owners affected by these recalls may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153.
- Newmar is recalling 2,038 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beams go out when the intention was to have both beams illuminate. Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 17, 2018. Newmar is also recalling 653 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat. Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 12, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- Forest River, Inc. is recalling 68 2018-2019 Coachmen Spirit recreational trailers, models SBT2963BH and SBT2342BH. The outdoor cooktop may have been installed without an liquid propane (LP) quick disconnect, exposing users to carbon monoxide, leaking gas and the possibility of fire. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the LP supply line and relocate it with a quick disconnect LP fitting, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0691. Forest River is also recalling 597 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700. Other Forest River products under recall are seven 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers, model WCF35MB. The Federal Placard states an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) which incorrectly indicates a negative Cargo Carrying Capacity in pounds. Forest River has notified owners and provided Federal Placards with corrected information, free of charge. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0704. Owners affected by these recalls may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205 or 1-574-206-7600.
- Gulf Stream Coach Inc. is recalling 25 2017-2018 Conquest motorhomes, model 6280. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 14,500 lbs. Instead of the correct GVWR of 12,500 pounds. Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is 04052018. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.
- Thor Motor Coach is recalling 895 2011-2017 Thor Tuscany and Venetian motorhomes, built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. FCCC has notified owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Thor’s number for this recall is RC000153. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
- Winnebago is recalling 293 2018 Winnebago Travato and 2018-2019 Winnebago Era, and Revel recreational vehicles. The roof rack may not have been installed with the correct fasteners, possibly resulting in it detaching from the vehicle while moving. Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will add a screw adjacent to each rivet, free of charge. Winnebago's number for this recall is 150. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.