NEWS RELEASES
NHTSA Recalls Reported In August - Part II
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through NHTSA's website.
KZRV Recall KZ-2018-005: 500 2018-2019 KZRV Sportsmen recreational trailers. Propane gas may leak at the back of the outside kitchen cooktop increasing risk of fire. The remedy for this recall is still under development. KZRV customer service: 1-800-768-4016 ex. 154 or 153.
Newmar Recall: 930 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. Slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly when the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, increasing the chance of injury. Dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. Newmar customer service: 1-800-731-8300.
Jayco Recall 9901404: 202 2019 Jayco White Hawk recreational trailers. The screws that secure the ladder steps to the ladder rail may break, causing falls. Dealers will replace the #8 screws with heavier #10 screws, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Jayco Recall 9901406: 62 2018 Jayco Octane travel trailers, models VH and VF, equipped with an optional generator. The generator exhaust pipe may not have been installed, allowing the generator's exhaust to enter the trailer. Dealers will install any missing generator exhaust pipes, free of charge. Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Jayco/Entegra Recall 9903403: 124 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes and 49 2019 Entegra Emblem and Vision motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield on the high setting, decreasing driver’s ability to see. Dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. Jayco/Entegra customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Jayco/Entegra Recall 9903405: 49 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes and 58 2018-2019 Entegra Odyssey, Qwest, Aspire, Insignia, Anthem, and Cornerstone motorhomes with Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) labels which incorrectly overstate the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. Entegra/Jayco will provide a corrected CCC label, free of charge. Jayco/Entegra customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Thor Motor Coach Recall RC000158: 167 2018 Thor Ace 27.2 recreational vehicles. The rubber liquid propane (LP) hose may sag and contact the tire in the wheel well. Dealers will inspect the LP hose, replacing it as necessary, and install additional p-clamps or relocate the existing p-clamps to properly secure the hose, free of charge. TMC customer service: 1-877-855-2867.
Thor Recall RC0000157: 119 2018-2019 Thor Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J, were manufactured without rear reflex reflectors, making the vehicle less visible to other drivers. Dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. TMC customer service: 1-877-855-2867.
TowBlazer Recall: 7 2018 TowBlazer Heritage motorcycle tow-behind trailers. The axle spindles on these trailers may have a poor weld, resulting in the spindle breaking and the wheel detaching. Dealers will correct the weld, or replace the chassis with a correctly welded spindle, free of charge. TowBlazer customer service: 1-864-501-4559.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles Recall 99.01.39: 12 2018 Heartland Sundance XLT TT recreational trailers, incorrectly equipped with Load Range C tires instead of Load Range D tires. Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Heartland customer service: 1-877-262-8032.
Braun Recall: 62,468 2012-2018 BraunAbility Dodge Companion Vans with manual in-floor wheelchair ramp and 2012-2018 Chrysler Town and Country Companion Vans, built on Dodge RT minivan chassis. The brake lines may not be connected to the corresponding ports on the hydraulic control unit, causing reduced performance of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. Dealers will reroute the brake lines and install a brake line extension, free of charge. Braun customer service: 1-800-488-0359.
Trail King Recall TK201801: 46 2016-2018 Trail King Dolly trailers. The dolly frame channel may crack near the center cross members, causing the frame rail to separate. Dealers will reinforce the frame channel to prevent cracking, free of charge. Trail King customer service: 1-800-843-3324.
Daimler Vans USA Recall: 6 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange, causing the driveshaft to separate. Dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 28, 2018. DVUSA customer service: 1-877-762-8267.