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NHTSA Recalls Affecting The RV Industry In July
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 (NHTSA) reported several recalls affecting recreational vehicles and towables and problems with several chassis makers used by various brands and conversions, as well as recalls affecting popular tow vehicles. A wide-spread problem with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image which causes the monitors to display a reversed camera image continues this month, with more manufacturers reporting recalls. 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.
Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA)
· Recall VS3VERGLAS: 1,079 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles which may have rear side windows made of single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass, inadequately protecting rear occupants in the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover. Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 12, 2019. DVUSA customer service: 1-877-762-8267.
· Recall VS2LENKEPS: 2 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles with possible defective internal sensor within the electric power steering unit resulting in the loss of power steering. Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. DVUSA customer service: 1-877-762-8267.
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. Recall 2019-01: 1,701 2013-2019 Roadtrek E-Trek, RS Adventurous, CS Adventurous, and TS Adventurous motorhomes built on Sprinter chassis and equipped with one or two second row captain's chairs, with integrated seat belts. The seat pedestal base anchor brackets to the chassis frame may fail in a crash, allowing the seat to move forward. Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-464-3735.
Farber Specialty Vehicles
· Freightliner chassis recall: 3 specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash. Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. Farber customer service: 1-800-331-3188.
· Ford chassis recall: 1 2017 Ford F-550 vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. Whelen customer service: 1-860-718-2331 or Farber: 1-800-331-3188.
· Back up camera monitor recall: 4 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings causing the camera image to be reversed. Dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module, free of charge. Farber customer service: 1-800-331-3188 or ASA customer service: 1-800-384-4400.
Heartland Recreational Vehicles Recall 99.01.47: 5,598 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. A improperly installed A/C electrical connector may increase electrical resistance and cause the connection to overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. Dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 6, 2019. Heartland customer service: 1-877-262-8032.
Jayco Recall 9901438: 103 2019-2020 White Hawk Travel Trailers. An incorrectly wired breakaway switch may cause the trailer brakes to not function if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. Dealers will inspect the breakaway switch for proper wiring, rewiring as necessary, free of charge. Jayco customer service: 1-800-517-9137.
Keystone RV Company Recall 19-357: 485 2020 Crossroads Hampton and Sunset recreational trailers. An incorrectly wired breakaway switch may cause the trailer brakes to not function if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. Dealers will inspect the breakaway switch for proper wiring, rewiring as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin August 5, 2019. Keystone customer service: 1-866-425-4369.
LA West Inc. Recall: 15 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter, causing glass fragments to fall onto passengers. Dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. LA West customer service: 1-704-498-4940.
Newmar Recall 18V-852: 2,003 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in a malfunction of the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals. Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. Newmar customer service: 1-800-731-8300.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) Recall RC000170: 1,554 2019-2020 Challenger, Miramar, Magnitude, Outlaw, Omni, and Palazzo motorhomes. The vehicle control system software may cause the slide-out room to move unexpectedly. Dealers will update the affected software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2019. TMC customer service: 1-877-855-2867.
Unicell Body Company Recall: 325 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings causing the camera image to be reversed, leading the driver to inadvertently turn in the wrong direction. Unicell and ASA Electronics are working on a remedy, free of charge. ASA Electronics customer service: 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell: 1-716-853-8628.
Winnebago Recall: 766 2018-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion. Dealers will install a new latch and inspect and properly align the catch. Winnebago customer service: 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Recalls Affecting Tow Vehicles
Chrysler
· Recall V76: 449 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Chrysler customer service: 1-800-853-1403.
· Recall V67: 27 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label, causing the driver to possibly incorrectly inflate the spare tire. Dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. Chrysler customer service: 1-800-853-1403
Ford Motor Company Recall 19S23: 7,579 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled and may not adequately restrain occupants during a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332.