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NHTSA Recall Update For September-October - PART II
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports a wide range of recalls currently underway affecting recreational vehicles and towables by a number of manufacturers. 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.
Winnebago Recalls:
· Towable LP Line Recall: 1,034 2017-2019 Winnebago Minnie Drop recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas supply line may be missing p-clamps, allowing the supply line to contact the burner assembly on the refrigerator. Dealers will inspect the LP supply line for melting, replacing and securing the line as necessary, free of charge. Winnebago customer service: 1-574-825-5280, extension 5220.
· Recall 154: 13 2019 Winnebago Horizon vehicles with entry doors that have latch rods improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving. Dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. Winnebago customer service: 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Jayco Recalls:
· Recall 9901408: 176 2019 Jayco Jay Flight travel trailers. The turn signal and brake lights were wired incorrectly causing the lights to work intermittently, preventing other drivers from knowing the intentions of the vehicle. Dealers will correctly wire the rear turn signals and brake lights to the 7-way trailer cord, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Ford Wheel Hub Recall: 24 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated. Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. Ford customers service: 1-866-436-7332; Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Erwin Hymer Group North America Generator Recall: 172 2018-2019 Hymer Aktiv and Aktiv 2.0, Carado Axion and Banff and Roadtrek Simplicity, Simplicity SRT, Zion and Zion SRT motorhomes have an undermount generator that may overcharge the auxiliary batteries, damaging them. Dealers will install a new internal voltage regulator into the generator, free of charge. Erwin Hymer customer service: 1-800-663-0066.
Entegra Coach Recalls:
· Parking Brake Recall: 251 2019 Entegra Aspire, Anthem and Insignia motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis have park brake systems that may not prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. Spartan Service Centers will replace the rear brake chambers, free of charge. Spartan customer service: 1-855-589-9836; Entegra customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9903409: 95 2019 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone and Insignia motorhomes with improperly adjusted entry door latch rods, allowing the door to open during transit. Dealers will adjust the door latch rod, free of charge. Entegra customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Gulf Stream Coach Recall 10112018: 605 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused. Dealers will install circuit protection, free of charge. Gulf Stream customer service: 1-800-482-6456, extension 5208.
Keystone RV Recalls:
· Recall 18-334: 1,276 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat. Dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance and provide appropriate parts to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 11, 2018. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
· Recall 18-333: 60 2019 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante fifth wheels equipped with Longitude awnings. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect awning switches that do not prevent the awning motor from rolling out the awning while moving. Dealers will replace the existing awning switch for a switch with a dynamic brake function, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 8, 2018. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
· Recall 18-330: 5,236 2016-2019 Keystone Impact and Fuzion recreational trailers. The wiring for the electric brakes may contact the tires or wheels, causing damage to the wires, potentially reducing the trailer's braking ability. Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage, making repairs as necessary, install wiring protection and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
KZRV Recall KZ-2018-09: 335 2017-2019 KZRV Sonic 190VRB travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) manifold may be located close to the axle tube, which can result in damage to the manifold, causing a leak. Dealers will relocate the LP manifold, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2018. KZRV customer service: 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153.
Newmar Brake Pedal Recall: 123 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes have a brake pedal assembly that may catch on the dash, preventing the brake pedal from fully releasing. Dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable, free of charge. Newmar customer service: 1-800-731-8300.