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NHTSA Recalls Affecting The RV Industry In April
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through NHTSA's website.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported several recalls affecting recreational vehicles and towables by a number of manufacturers, as well as recalls affecting popular Ford and Chrysler tow vehicles. 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.
REV Recreation Group (REV) Recall 190318REV: 53 2019 Fleetwood Flair and Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhomes. The metal battery hold down straps or their mounting brackets may contact the terminals for the auxiliary batteries, possibly resulting in a short circuit and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will rework the motorhomes to prevent the auxiliary batteries from shorting, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 10, 2019. REV customer service: 1-800-509-3417.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) Recalls
· Recall RC000168: 110 2018 Thor Chateau and Four Winds motorhomes and 2019-2020 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The backup camera displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed. If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn in the wrong direction, increasing the risk of crash. Dealers will install a harness that will prevent the image from inverting, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 27, 2019. TMC customer service: 1-877-855-2867.
· Recall RC000167: 97 2018-2019 Quantum RW28 motorhomes. The vehicles may be missing the mid-ship marker lights causing other drivers may underestimate the length of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash. Dealers will inspect and install mid-ship marker lights, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2019. TMC customer service: 1-877-855-2867
· Recall RC000166: 12 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts, which may cause separation of the tie rod arm from the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service: 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) Recall VSX566ZP25: 7 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible safety risks. Dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. DVUSA customer service: 1-877-762-8267.
Keystone RV Recalls
· Recall 19-349: 561 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers, models 255BHSL and 283BHSL, equipped with 15-inch tires. The tire clearance to the floor may be insufficient, allowing the tire to contact the underside of the floor, possibly resulting in tire failure. Dealers will install a suspension lift kit, free of charge. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
· Recall 19-348: 327 2019 Dutchmen Aspen Trail and Coleman recreational trailers, equipped with a Capital cooktop inside the unit. When the furnace is on, the cooktop flames may invert, which may lead to an excessive heat build up and a potential burn hazard. Dealers will replace the Capital cooktop with an alternate cooktop, free of charge. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
· Recall 19-347: 1,535 2019 Alpine and High Country Montana recreational trailers and 2018-2019 Avalanche and Montana recreational trailers equipped with cargo trays. The rivets that secure the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear allowing the cargo tray to detach and cause injury. Dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
Fenton Mobility Products Recall RI61396: 137 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury. A service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Fenton Mobility customer service: 1-716-484-7014.
Forest River Recalls
· Recalls 37-0979 and 47-0979: 53 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47 and SVT201RBS-47. The Federal Placard indicates that the vehicles have 3,500 lb. capacity axles, whereas the vehicles actually have 2,500 lb. capacity axles. The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Forest River has provided replacement placards that contain the accurate axle weight capacity information, free of charge. Forest River customer service: 1-574-642-3119.
· Recall 68-0978: 17 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury and crash. Dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. Forest River customer service: 1-574-206-7600.
· Recall 51-0980: 3,051 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed. The reversed image may cause the driver to unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash. Dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners, call 1-574-522-7599. Berkshire and Starcraft owners, call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service: 1-800-384-4400.
· Recall 62-0972: 4 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles, causing the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control. Dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge. Forest River customer service: 1-574-642-2100.
Newmar Recall 18V-913: 5 2017-2019 Ventana motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts, which may lead to separation of the tie rod. DTNA dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to locate a Qualified Service Center or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Volvo Trucks North America Recall RVXX1902: 11,089 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle. Dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. Volvo Trucks customer service: 1-800-528-6586.
Highland Ridge RV Recall 9904427: 74 2019 Mesa Ridge Lite 2804RK and Open Range Ultra Lite 2804RK travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), shown on the label as 7,675lbs, exceeds the safety chain rating of 7,600lbs, allowing the vehicle to be overloaded causing loss of control. Highland has provided corrected labels, free of charge. Highland RV customer service: 1-260-768-7771.
Jayco Recalls
· Recall 9901426: 73 2017-2019 Seismic fifth wheel trailers equipped with optional hydraulic brakes. The brake lines may have been incorrectly routed between the frame and axle, possibly resulting in the brake lines being pinched or cut. Dealers will inspect the brake lines, correcting and replacing them as necessary, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9901430: 758 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer. Dealers will install the correct fuel tank mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9901428: 1,660 2019 Jayco North Point and Pinnacle fifth wheel trailers equipped with Carefree Altitude Series awnings. The awning circuit incorrectly has a 15 amp fuse instead of a 5 amp one, causing a possible short circuit and the increased risk of fire. Dealers will replace the 15 amp fuse with a 5 amp fuse, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9803428: 69 2019 Jayco Greyhawk and Redhawk motorhomes. The parking brake cable ends may be too small, allowing the cable to disconnect and preventing the emergency brake from engaging. Without the parking brake being engaged, the vehicle may unintentionally move, especially when parked on an incline. Dealers will replace the parking brake cable, free of charge. Jayco's customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9903429: 8 2019-2020 Jayco Embark motorhomes. While the motorhome was being delivered, the hitch may have been damaged, compromising the motorhome's ability to safely tow vehicles and increasing the risk of the towed vehicle separating from the motorhome. Dealers will replace the hitch, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9901431: 13 2019 North Point Fifth Wheel recreational trailers equipped with cargo trays. The rivets that secure the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear allowing the cargo tray to detach and causing injury. Dealers will replace the hollow rivets with structural rivets, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Brake Recall: 20 2019 Jayco Embark motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. Spartan Service Centers will inspect and properly install the cotter pin or install any missing pins and adjust the brakes appropriately, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Entegra Coach Recalls
· Recall 9903428: 23 2019 Esteem motorhomes. The parking brake cable ends may be too small, allowing the cable to disconnect, preventing the emergency brake from engaging. Dealers will replace the parking brake cable, free of charge. Entegra customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Recall 9903429: 39 2019-2020 Entegra Reatta motorhomes. While the motorhome was being delivered, the tow hitch may have been damaged, causing the hitch to fracture in the upper corners and compromising the motorhome's ability to safely tow vehicles, increasing the risk of the towed vehicle separating from the motorhome. Dealers will replace the hitch, free of charge. Entegra's customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
· Brake Recall: 45 2019 Reatta motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis, equipped with independent front suspension and front drum brakes. The cotter pins may be missing or improperly installed at the actuator rod of the front slack adjuster for the front brakes, affecting brake performance and lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle. Spartan Service Centers will inspect and properly install the cotter pin or install any missing pins and adjust the brakes appropriately, free of charge. Entegra customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks Recall: 156 2017-2018 Badlands, Force Recon, Stryker, and Defcon models of modified-Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may be between 400 and 600 pounds above the allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) due to the replacement parts that were installed on the vehicle which increased the overall weight. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Erwin Hymer customer service: 1-844-533-7997 extension 301.
Triple E Recreational Vehicles Recall CA#9280-1: 3 2019 Serenity S24CB motorhomes. A connector wiring error may prevent the 120V electrical outlets from being properly ground-fault protected. All of the affected motorhomes are still in dealer inventory. Triple E dealers will replace the two pin connector with a 3 pin connector for the ground wires, free of charge. Triple E customer service: 1-877-992-9906.
KZRV Recall KZ-2019-01: 1,164 2019 RV Sonic Lite, Sportsmen Classic and Escape recreational trailers equipped with a Capital liquid propane (LP) Gas Drop-in 2 Burner cooktop. The cooktop's flame may become inverted when the furnace is running, causing excessive heat buildup and increasing the risk of a burn. Dealers will replace the existing cooktop with a cooktop by another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2019. KZRV customer service: 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153.
Midway Specialty Vehicles Recall: one 2016 Freightliner Sprinter vehicle modified to be equipped with a Ricon Titanium Wheelchair Lift. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height, and causing the wheelchair user can tip inward towards the vehicle when exiting the lift. Midway has notified the affected owner and a Ricon dealer will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. Ricon customer service: 1-800-322-2884 or Midway customer service: 1-574-264-2530.
Ford Motor Company Recall 19S11: 131,068 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged, possibly causing a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring and the risk of a fire. Dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Recalls
· Recall V29: 52 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column. Dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. FCA US customer service: 1-800-853-1403.
· Recall V17: 33 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat, creating the increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off. Dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. Chrysler customer service: 1-800-853-1403.