Wednesday, February 01, 2012
FEMA UNITS REQUIRE DISCLAIMER
From the RV PRO Staff at rv-pro.com on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
RV dealerships have recently been investigated for failing to pass along a required federal disclosure certificate when they resell FEMA units, according to RVDA, which reminds members that they are legally required to pass along the “Useable Travel Trailer Certificate” notice. The disclosure informs buyers that the FEMA units aren't intended to be permanent housing.
The RVs FEMA bought after Hurricane Katrina and auctioned off by the General Services Administration (GSA) require the special disclosure at the time of sale and must be passed to all subsequent buyers.
Dealers should be particularly cautious with trailer trade-ins from 2005 and 2006 and confirm the vehicles' histories, according to RVDA. The best way to research vehicle history is to run the VIN against the GSA's database of Katrina trailers or to ask the trailer manufacturer for a vehicle's history.
Not all of the affected FEMA units are white boxy models, according to RVDA. Some of the trailers were purchased directly from RV dealer inventory. Relying on the vehicle’s title may not be reliable, since Katrina trailers weren't titled until after their first sale at auction.
A similar issue is developing with oversized park model trailers that FEMA recently purchased and are now being auctioned through the GSA. Park models larger than 400-square-feet must comply with HUD code, but the oversized park models are not built to HUD codes, according to RVDA. Customers may be unable to title the park models, and they may run afoul of local building codes. Specifically, they may be unable to place these units in a zoned park model RV park.
All oversized compliant and non-compliant park models sold at GSA auctions come with a “Usable Park Model Trailer Certification” that the buyer must sign and pass along to all subsequent purchasers. The certificate disclaims government liability for any future issues arising from the vehicles, according to RVDA. Dealers face liability if they fail to pass along the certificate.
RV dealerships have recently been investigated for failing to pass along a required federal disclosure certificate when they resell FEMA units, according to RVDA, which reminds members that they are legally required to pass along the “Useable Travel Trailer Certificate” notice. The disclosure informs buyers that the FEMA units aren't intended to be permanent housing.
The RVs FEMA bought after Hurricane Katrina and auctioned off by the General Services Administration (GSA) require the special disclosure at the time of sale and must be passed to all subsequent buyers.
Dealers should be particularly cautious with trailer trade-ins from 2005 and 2006 and confirm the vehicles' histories, according to RVDA. The best way to research vehicle history is to run the VIN against the GSA's database of Katrina trailers or to ask the trailer manufacturer for a vehicle's history.
Not all of the affected FEMA units are white boxy models, according to RVDA. Some of the trailers were purchased directly from RV dealer inventory. Relying on the vehicle’s title may not be reliable, since Katrina trailers weren't titled until after their first sale at auction.
A similar issue is developing with oversized park model trailers that FEMA recently purchased and are now being auctioned through the GSA. Park models larger than 400-square-feet must comply with HUD code, but the oversized park models are not built to HUD codes, according to RVDA. Customers may be unable to title the park models, and they may run afoul of local building codes. Specifically, they may be unable to place these units in a zoned park model RV park.
All oversized compliant and non-compliant park models sold at GSA auctions come with a “Usable Park Model Trailer Certification” that the buyer must sign and pass along to all subsequent purchasers. The certificate disclaims government liability for any future issues arising from the vehicles, according to RVDA. Dealers face liability if they fail to pass along the certificate.
Friday, January 06, 2012
NHTSA RECALLS FOR DECEMBER 2011
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 K2 recreational vehicles manufactured from September 30, 2010, through November 22, 2011, rated at 52,000 lbs and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. These
vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 121, "Air Brake Systems" because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements. The park brake may not hold
the vehicle in place and if the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning. Spartan will notify owners and install improved brake chambers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the "generator ready" option, or with standard generator. Some IOTA ITS-50R transfer switches are experiencing failures when exposed to high electrical loads. The failure is causing connections and wiring in the transfer switch to degrade and over heat. Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch may damage other appliances, increase the risk of a fire, personal injury, and property damage. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The remedy for the previous recall (10V-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369.
vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 121, "Air Brake Systems" because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements. The park brake may not hold
the vehicle in place and if the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning. Spartan will notify owners and install improved brake chambers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the "generator ready" option, or with standard generator. Some IOTA ITS-50R transfer switches are experiencing failures when exposed to high electrical loads. The failure is causing connections and wiring in the transfer switch to degrade and over heat. Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch may damage other appliances, increase the risk of a fire, personal injury, and property damage. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The remedy for the previous recall (10V-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
END OF YEAR NEWS REVIEW
From Mike Eidsmoe of RV Resolve:
Another year has passed. This is a review of what happened in the RV Industry that may help you in your RV Lemon Law cases:
Jan 2011: 1: Forest River bought Dynamax, a 14-year old manufacturer of Super Class C motor homes and high
end 5th wheel trailers.
2: FTCA, the maker of Coleman Tent Trailers went out of business.
3: A "new" Country Coach opened for business at the "old" Country Coach factory location.
Apr 2011: 1: LazyDays RV of Florida acquires the assets and property of Beaudry RV in Arizona and eventually opens
a new dealership.
June 2011: Parliament Coach Corp, a Florida based high end conversion bus builder, emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Oct 2011: Carriage Inc, a forty year old high end 5th wheel trailer manufacturer in Indiana, went out of business.
Remember, if you have any questions about any RV, just call me. I am happy to answer any questions you might have. I answer questions over the phone or by email for no charge.
Have a Happy New Year!
Another year has passed. This is a review of what happened in the RV Industry that may help you in your RV Lemon Law cases:
Jan 2011: 1: Forest River bought Dynamax, a 14-year old manufacturer of Super Class C motor homes and high
end 5th wheel trailers.
2: FTCA, the maker of Coleman Tent Trailers went out of business.
3: A "new" Country Coach opened for business at the "old" Country Coach factory location.
Apr 2011: 1: LazyDays RV of Florida acquires the assets and property of Beaudry RV in Arizona and eventually opens
a new dealership.
June 2011: Parliament Coach Corp, a Florida based high end conversion bus builder, emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Oct 2011: Carriage Inc, a forty year old high end 5th wheel trailer manufacturer in Indiana, went out of business.
Remember, if you have any questions about any RV, just call me. I am happy to answer any questions you might have. I answer questions over the phone or by email for no charge.
Have a Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
NOVEMBER RECALLS FROM NHTSA
Baldwin Filters is recalling certain Baldwin and Hastings brand oil and fuel filters sold as aftermarket parts designed for use in a variety of small diesel engines used in light/medium duty applications such as pickup trucks, vans, or buses. The defective oil/fuel filters were manufactured between July 2011 and October 2011. The gasket material loses the ability to resist permanent deformation under heat and load.
As this event progresses, the gasket is no longer able to provide the necessary sealing capability. Fluid loss in the application will subsequently occur, which in turn could lead to power loss while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak could cause a fire. Baldwin will retrofit the filter with new gaskets free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2011. Owners may contact Baldwin Filters Service Engineering at 1-800-822-5394 ext. 79729.
Universal Specialty Vehicles (USV) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Eagle recreational vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. USV is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2011 Berkshire models 360FWS, 390BH, 390RB and 390QS recreational vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2010, through February 28, 2011, equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Forest River is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2011 Allegro and Phaeton recreational vehicles built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with a Cummins ISC, ISX, ISM, or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, And Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Tiffin is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. Cummins" recall campaign number is C1154.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 D4505 motor coaches manufactured from May 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011. These vehicles were equipped with Penntex alternators that, as installed, may collect moisture at the power stud. This moisture may result in corrosion buildup at and around the power stud base. This corrosion may create a short circuit between the power stud and the alternator body, which in turn could result in burning of the power stud or the power cable end. This could increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, the vehicle battery could discharge which could cause the vehicle to stall. MCI will inspect and modify the alternator installation free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2011. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1- 800-241-2947.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012 jay Flight And Eagle Super Lite 1⁄2 ton travel trailers manufactured from October 6, 2011, through October 17, 2011. The power converters may have been built with an undersized input coil, which may cause overheating, smoking, and melting of the converter. This could result in a fire, injury or death. Jayco will notify owners, and Jayco dealers will repair the travel trailers as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2012 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured from October 6, 2011, through October 17, 2011. The power converters may have been built with an undersized input coil, which may cause overheating, smoking, and melting of the converter. This could result in a fire, injury or death. Starcraft will notify owners, and Starcraft dealers will repair the travel trailers as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-283-8267.
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Beaver, Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from January 11, 2008, through April 15, 2011. See the above list for models. The front windshield shade may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the roadway. An impairment to a driver's ability to see the roadway could cause a vehicle crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shade mounting clips and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin December 10, 2011. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-877-466-6226.
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Cougar fifth wheel trailers manufactured from May 12, 2006, through February 12, 2009, for incorrect information on the federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "Certification." The subject vehicles were manufactured with a label that lists the maximum tire pressure of 80psi instead of the correct maximum pressure of 65psi. Overinflating tires increases the risk of tire failure and property damage. Keystone will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369.
As this event progresses, the gasket is no longer able to provide the necessary sealing capability. Fluid loss in the application will subsequently occur, which in turn could lead to power loss while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak could cause a fire. Baldwin will retrofit the filter with new gaskets free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2011. Owners may contact Baldwin Filters Service Engineering at 1-800-822-5394 ext. 79729.
Universal Specialty Vehicles (USV) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Eagle recreational vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. USV is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2011 Berkshire models 360FWS, 390BH, 390RB and 390QS recreational vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2010, through February 28, 2011, equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Forest River is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2011 Allegro and Phaeton recreational vehicles built on Freightliner chassis and equipped with a Cummins ISC, ISX, ISM, or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, And Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Tiffin is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. Cummins" recall campaign number is C1154.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 D4505 motor coaches manufactured from May 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011. These vehicles were equipped with Penntex alternators that, as installed, may collect moisture at the power stud. This moisture may result in corrosion buildup at and around the power stud base. This corrosion may create a short circuit between the power stud and the alternator body, which in turn could result in burning of the power stud or the power cable end. This could increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, the vehicle battery could discharge which could cause the vehicle to stall. MCI will inspect and modify the alternator installation free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2011. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1- 800-241-2947.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2012 jay Flight And Eagle Super Lite 1⁄2 ton travel trailers manufactured from October 6, 2011, through October 17, 2011. The power converters may have been built with an undersized input coil, which may cause overheating, smoking, and melting of the converter. This could result in a fire, injury or death. Jayco will notify owners, and Jayco dealers will repair the travel trailers as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2012 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers manufactured from October 6, 2011, through October 17, 2011. The power converters may have been built with an undersized input coil, which may cause overheating, smoking, and melting of the converter. This could result in a fire, injury or death. Starcraft will notify owners, and Starcraft dealers will repair the travel trailers as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-283-8267.
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Beaver, Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach brand recreational vehicles manufactured from January 11, 2008, through April 15, 2011. See the above list for models. The front windshield shade may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the roadway. An impairment to a driver's ability to see the roadway could cause a vehicle crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shade mounting clips and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin December 10, 2011. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-877-466-6226.
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Cougar fifth wheel trailers manufactured from May 12, 2006, through February 12, 2009, for incorrect information on the federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "Certification." The subject vehicles were manufactured with a label that lists the maximum tire pressure of 80psi instead of the correct maximum pressure of 65psi. Overinflating tires increases the risk of tire failure and property damage. Keystone will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369.
Friday, November 04, 2011
OCTOBER RECALLS FROM NHTSA
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International, 16 foot , recreational vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2010, through September 27, 2011. These vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect tire information label. During replacement of the tires, a consumer could install the incorrect tire, potentially leading to property damage. Airstream will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on October 20, 2011. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2010- 2011 Greyhawk Class C motor homes manufactured from May 28, 2009, through September 22, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death. Dealers will replace the transfer switch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Jay Feather LGT travel trailers manufactured from October 9, 2006, through April 17, 2008. These travel trailers may have insufficient clearance between the tires and the wheel well. This could allow the tires to contact the wheel well increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or death. Jayco will notify owners, and Jayco dealers will add a spacer to increase the distance between the axle and the wheel well. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2011 Shadow Cruiser and Viewfinder recreational vehicles, models V-27RBSS, V-22RBDS, S-285RLS, S-260BHS AND S-280QBS, manufactured from April 21, 2011, through September 6, 2011. These vehicles have the incorrect Federal ID Tag, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information labels which fails to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification." Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label
could increase the risk of a crash. Cruiser RV will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Cruiser RV at 1-574-457-6472.
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2012 Passport travel trailers manufactured from September 15, 2011, through September 28, 2011. The rear living room is missing an egress window. In the event that an emergency evacuation is necessary, the absence of an egress window will increase the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the window currently installed with an egress window free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2011. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425- 4369.
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 K2, K3, MM, and SU incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 4, 2010, through January 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-NN2E-001 or 2791-NN2E-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set. If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The manufacturer is in the process of developing a remedy for this issue. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543- 5008 Option 5. Spartan's safety recall number is 11027.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tuscany, Astoria, and Avanti recreational vehicles manufactured from January 21, 2011, through September 16, 2011, equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/Diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. TMC is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 Journey, Meridian, Tour, Ellipse motor homes and Winnebago commercial vehicles built on MC, XCL, and XCS chassis from September 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-Band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Winnebago is working with Daimler Trucks North America (the supplier of the chassis) and Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan for this campaign. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 E and J models along with model year 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000ISTV motor coaches equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) modules, manufactured from October 2002, through October 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. MCI will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact MCI Customer Service at 1-800- 241-2947.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2010- 2011 Greyhawk Class C motor homes manufactured from May 28, 2009, through September 22, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the affected transfer switches. This could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death. Dealers will replace the transfer switch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Jay Feather LGT travel trailers manufactured from October 9, 2006, through April 17, 2008. These travel trailers may have insufficient clearance between the tires and the wheel well. This could allow the tires to contact the wheel well increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or death. Jayco will notify owners, and Jayco dealers will add a spacer to increase the distance between the axle and the wheel well. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2011 Shadow Cruiser and Viewfinder recreational vehicles, models V-27RBSS, V-22RBDS, S-285RLS, S-260BHS AND S-280QBS, manufactured from April 21, 2011, through September 6, 2011. These vehicles have the incorrect Federal ID Tag, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information labels which fails to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification." Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications because of a misprinted label
could increase the risk of a crash. Cruiser RV will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Cruiser RV at 1-574-457-6472.
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2012 Passport travel trailers manufactured from September 15, 2011, through September 28, 2011. The rear living room is missing an egress window. In the event that an emergency evacuation is necessary, the absence of an egress window will increase the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the window currently installed with an egress window free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2011. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425- 4369.
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 K2, K3, MM, and SU incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 4, 2010, through January 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-NN2E-001 or 2791-NN2E-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set. If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The manufacturer is in the process of developing a remedy for this issue. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543- 5008 Option 5. Spartan's safety recall number is 11027.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tuscany, Astoria, and Avanti recreational vehicles manufactured from January 21, 2011, through September 16, 2011, equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/Diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. TMC is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 Journey, Meridian, Tour, Ellipse motor homes and Winnebago commercial vehicles built on MC, XCL, and XCS chassis from September 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The V-Band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Winnebago is working with Daimler Trucks North America (the supplier of the chassis) and Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan for this campaign. The safety recall began October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 E and J models along with model year 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000ISTV motor coaches equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) modules, manufactured from October 2002, through October 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. MCI will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact MCI Customer Service at 1-800- 241-2947.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Carriage RV
The latest news about Carraige RV, the luxury 5th wheel trailer manufacturer: It has gone from the bank wanting to liquidate them to trying to get a deal from the bank to keep running the company to now trying to sell the company to keep it going. Stay tuned!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
MY WEB SITE IS BACK UP AND RUNNING
To get to my web site, just add an "s" to the end of resolve. It is now rvresolves.com.
