Friday, November 09, 2007

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KEYSTONE / ENERGY 2008
KEYSTONE / HIDEOUT 2007
Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V518000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 29, 2007
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 62
Summary:
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
Consequence:
IF THE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED, THEY COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SHACKLE BOLTS HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS. NO TRAILERS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 07-095. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO 1997-2004
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO BAY 1998-2004
TIFFIN / ALLEGRO BUS 1998-2004
TIFFIN / PHAETON 2000-2004
TIFFIN / ZEPHYR 1999-2003
Manufacturer : TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V517000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 05, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11438
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THESE REFRIGERATORS MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence:
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 1-888-446-5157, STERICYCLE AT 1-317-860-1163, OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FOREST RIVER / FLAGSTAFF 2007-2008
FOREST RIVER / ROCKWOOD 2007-2008
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V514000 Mfr's Report Date : NOV 02, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2983
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy:
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH CAREFREE OF COLORADO AND WILL INSTALL NEW CABLE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR FOREST RIVER AT 574-389-4615.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PALOMINO / FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER 2007-2008
Manufacturer : PALOMINO RV
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V511000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 18, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 105
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CABLE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PALOMINO RV AT 1-269-432-3271.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PALOMINO / FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER 2007-2008
Manufacturer : PALOMINO RV
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V511000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 18, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 105
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CABLE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PALOMINO RV AT 1-269-432-3271.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Thursday, November 08, 2007

 

A JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF THE CONSUMER IN AN RV LEMON LAW CASE

KDBJ7.com

A Pittsylvania County couple won a significant victory for consumers under the state's lemon law. In the past, judges found the law didn't apply to recreational vehicles. But it does now.

Henry and Suzanne Reynolds work and play hard. Travel is their reward. They bought a brand new RV, and they paid $211,000 for it. They purchased it two years ago, but they only used the Mandalay Motor Coach for 17 days. It's been in the shop the rest of that time.

The RV has so many problems, the Reynolds' lost count of them. But the couple wasn't too concerned. After all, Four Winds International's promotional literature says it's covered by "bumper to bumper" warranty.

If this had been a conventional car or truck, there would be no question: the state lemon law would require the company to give the couple a new RV, or give them their money back. But Four Winds relied on case law that held RV's are not really "motor vehicles."

While Judge Jackson Kiser declared Virginia's lemon law "perfectly ambiguous," he decided a motor home does fit the definition of "passenger car." The judge ruled that it was the intent of the General Assembly to alleviate the hardship on consumers caused by the purchase of defective motor vehicles. Most important, Judge Kiser ruled an RV is a motor vehicle.

While that's a major victory for the consumer, the Reynolds are a long way from getting their money back, or a new RV. Their complaint is set for trial in federal court next month.

Meanwhile, they're stuck making a monthly payment of $1,400.

 

RECALL

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
AM GENERAL / HUMMER 1992-2001
BUICK / APOLLO 1974-1975
BUICK / CENTURY 1977-1980
BUICK / LESABRE 1978
BUICK / REGAL 1977-1980
BUICK / ROADMASTER 1991-1993
BUICK / SKYLARK 1977-1979
CADILLAC / ESCALADE 1999-2000
CADILLAC / FLEETWOOD 1990-1993
CHEVROLET / BELAIR 1974-1975
CHEVROLET / BLAZER 1974-1994
CHEVROLET / C10 1974-1986
CHEVROLET / C10 SUBURBAN 1974
CHEVROLET / C1500 1988-1999
CHEVROLET / C20 1974-1986
CHEVROLET / C2500 1988-2000
CHEVROLET / C30 1974-1986
CHEVROLET / CAMARO 1974-1997
CHEVROLET / CAPRICE 1974 1976-1993
CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 1974-1982 1984-1991
CHEVROLET / EL CAMINO 1974-1981 1983-1987
CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 1500 1999-2002
CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2500 1999-2002
CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 3500 1999-2002
CHEVROLET / G10 1974-1977 1982-1997
CHEVROLET / G1500 1998
CHEVROLET / G20 1974-1997
CHEVROLET / G2500 1998
CHEVROLET / G30 1974-1997
CHEVROLET / G3500 1998
CHEVROLET / IMPALA 1982-1983
CHEVROLET / K1500 1988-1999
CHEVROLET / K20 1974-1986
CHEVROLET / K2500 1988-2000
CHEVROLET / K30 1977-1986
CHEVROLET / LAGUNA 1974-1976
CHEVROLET / MALIBU 1974-1975 1977-1983
CHEVROLET / MONTE CARLO 1974-1988
CHEVROLET / MONZA 1975-1979
CHEVROLET / NOVA 1974-1975 1977-1979
CHEVROLET / P10 1977
CHEVROLET / P1500 1975-1980
CHEVROLET / P20 1982 1984-1989
CHEVROLET / P30 1974-1978 1980-1999
CHEVROLET / R10 1987-1988
CHEVROLET / R20 1987-1988
CHEVROLET / R30 1987-1988
CHEVROLET / R3500 1987 1989-1991
CHEVROLET / TAHOE 1995-2000
CHEVROLET / V1500 SUBURBAN 1989-1991
CHEVROLET / V20 SUBURBAN 1987-1988
CHEVROLET / V2500 SUBURBAN 1989-1991
CHEVROLET / V3500 1987 1990-1991
CHEVROLET / VEGA 1974-1976 1979
FRAM RACING / HP4 9999
FRAM RACING / HP8 9999
GMC / C1500 1974-1986
GMC / C2500 1988-1996 1998-2000
GMC / C3500 1974-1987 1989-2000
GMC / CABALLERO 1978-1981 1983-1987
GMC / G1500 1974 1987-1998
GMC / G2500 1974-1998
GMC / G3500 1974-1998
GMC / JIMMY 1974-1980
GMC / K1500 1974-1999
GMC / K2500 1974-1986 1988-2000
GMC / K3500 1977-1986 1988-2000
GMC / P1500 1974
GMC / P2500 1974-1989
GMC / P3500 1980 1984-1999
GMC / R1500 1987 1989-1991
GMC / R2500 1987-1991
GMC / R3500 1988-1989
GMC / SAVANA 1500 1999-2002
GMC / SAVANA 2500 1999-2002
GMC / SAVANA 3500 1999-2002
GMC / SPRINT 1974-1975 1977
GMC / V1500 1987
GMC / V2500 1987
OLDSMOBILE / CUSTOM CRUISER 1977 1991-1992
OLDSMOBILE / CUTLASS 1975-1976 1978-1980
OLDSMOBILE / CUTLASS CALAIS 1978-1980
OLDSMOBILE / CUTLASS CRUISER 1978-1980
OLDSMOBILE / CUTLASS SUPREME 1975-1976 1979-1980
OLDSMOBILE / DELTA 88 1977
OLDSMOBILE / OMEGA 1974-1975 1977-1979
OLDSMOBILE / STARFIRE 1976-1979
PONTIAC / ASTRE 1975-1977
PONTIAC / BONNEVILLE 1983-1986
PONTIAC / FIREBIRD 1974-1997
PONTIAC / GRAND AM 1978-1980
PONTIAC / GRAND LEMANS 1975-1978
PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX 1978-1980 1983-1987
PONTIAC / LEMANS 1974-1976 1978-1980
PONTIAC / PARISIENNE 1983-1986
PONTIAC / PHOENIX 1977-1979
PONTIAC / SUNBIRD 1976-1979
PONTIAC / VENTURA 1974-1977
Manufacturer : HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E088000 Mfr's Report Date : OCT 19, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 121680
Summary:
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE ANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE O CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

 

A GREAT RV SERVICE IDEA!

RV Business
Thursday, November 8, 2007

Recognizing that RV owners value prompt availability of needed parts, Damon Motor Coach has developed two new “quick ship” parts programs – Trip Saver and Rapid Response Parts.

Damon said the goal of its Trip Saver program is to get retail customers back on the road as quickly as possible. Specifically, the program commits Damon to ship via overnight delivery services any qualifying part within 24 business hours of receiving the order. Qualifying parts include those items most frequently needed by motorhome owners and a list is available from Damon.

The Rapid Response program provides a commitment by the company to ship select parts to dealers within 24 hours. Qualifying parts in the Rapid Response program are also defined as those items most frequently needed for vehicle service work.

Janae Kurtz, vice president of parts and service for the Elkhart, Ind.-based builder, said the new programs demonstrate the company’s commitment to customer service.

“We realize that prompt delivery of needed parts speaks volumes about the service culture of a company,” said Kurtz. “This kind of responsiveness is especially critical to RV owners who may be traveling and in dire need of a part to continue their journey.”

 

IS NATIONAL RV HISTORY?

RV Business
Thursday, November 8, 2007

National RV Holdings Inc. is taking steps with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to deregister its common stock.

The Perris, Calif.-based company, parent to motorhome builder National RV Inc., filed a form with the SEC that will “suspend its obligation to file reports.”

National RV Holdings said it is eligible because the company has fewer than 300 holders of record of its common stock. The company's obligation to file reports will terminate in 90 days, unless the SEC denies the filing, and it anticipates that deregistration of its common stock will become effective around Feb. 6, 2008.

"After assessing the advantages and disadvantages of remaining a registered company, our board of directors unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the company and its stockholders to deregister its shares,” said CEO Dave Humphreys. “The substantial out-of-pocket cost, as well as the significant demands on management's time and focus, necessary to comply with SEC reporting, including the additional costs that would be required in order to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, outweigh the benefits the company receives from maintaining its registered status.

“We believe that deregistering will allow us to reduce current expenses, avoid substantial future costs and free our management team to focus more of its time and resources on operating the company."

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