Tuesday, September 23, 2008
BANK LIQUIDATINIG THE ASSETS OF WEEKEND WARRIOR
BY Dave Gerber of RVINEWS
PERRIS, Calif -- Weekend Warrior Trailers Inc., which in 2005 had 1,000 Inland employees, has gone out of business, an official supervising the company's liquidation said Friday.
Burbank-based CMA Business Credit Services is now selling off the manufacturer's assets and remaining inventory, said Michael Joncich, manager of CMA's adjustment bureau. He said the group hopes to have an auction of remaining property in October.
Weekend Warrior plants in Perris and Riverside showed little activity Friday. At the company's south Perris plant, the gates were open, several individuals on site declined to answer questions.
Comerica Bank, Weekend Warrior's chief creditor, is monitoring the liquidation, Joncich said. Comerica spokesman Alfredo Padilla declined to discuss the bank's relationship with Weekend Warrior, citing privacy concerns.
Joncich said Comerica has a lien on the manufacturer's assets.
The demise of Weekend Warrior makes it the second large Inland recreational vehicle manufacturer to go out of business in less than a year. National RV, also based in Perris, shut down in November. A smaller company, Ontario's Alfa Leisure, closed its doors in the spring.
Weekend Warrior chose what's called a "general assignment," rather than pursue bankruptcy, Joncich said. In such an arrangement, the insolvent business turns over its title and property to a third party, which then sells its assets to pay off creditors.
SOURCE: Press Enterprise
PERRIS, Calif -- Weekend Warrior Trailers Inc., which in 2005 had 1,000 Inland employees, has gone out of business, an official supervising the company's liquidation said Friday.
Burbank-based CMA Business Credit Services is now selling off the manufacturer's assets and remaining inventory, said Michael Joncich, manager of CMA's adjustment bureau. He said the group hopes to have an auction of remaining property in October.
Weekend Warrior plants in Perris and Riverside showed little activity Friday. At the company's south Perris plant, the gates were open, several individuals on site declined to answer questions.
Comerica Bank, Weekend Warrior's chief creditor, is monitoring the liquidation, Joncich said. Comerica spokesman Alfredo Padilla declined to discuss the bank's relationship with Weekend Warrior, citing privacy concerns.
Joncich said Comerica has a lien on the manufacturer's assets.
The demise of Weekend Warrior makes it the second large Inland recreational vehicle manufacturer to go out of business in less than a year. National RV, also based in Perris, shut down in November. A smaller company, Ontario's Alfa Leisure, closed its doors in the spring.
Weekend Warrior chose what's called a "general assignment," rather than pursue bankruptcy, Joncich said. In such an arrangement, the insolvent business turns over its title and property to a third party, which then sells its assets to pay off creditors.
SOURCE: Press Enterprise
RECALL: 2009 JAYCO LEGACY 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE ON FEDERAL ID TAG
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / LEGACY 2009
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 10, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V462000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING 28 MY 2009 LEGACY FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WAS MADE INCORRECTLY STATING THE TIRE LOAD RANGE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence:
IF THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS NOT USED, IT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED FEDERAL ID LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS UNABLE TO INSTALL THIS LABEL, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
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.
JAYCO / LEGACY 2009
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 10, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V462000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 28
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING 28 MY 2009 LEGACY FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR WAS MADE INCORRECTLY STATING THE TIRE LOAD RANGE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence:
IF THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS NOT USED, IT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED FEDERAL ID LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS UNABLE TO INSTALL THIS LABEL, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
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: 2003-2007 VINTAGE TRAILERS: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VINTAGE / CONVERSION TRAILER 2003-2007
Manufacturer : VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD Mfr's Report Date : AUG 06, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V453000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 265
Summary:
VINTAGE TRAILERS IS RECALLING 265 MY 2003-2007 CONVERSION TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
VINTAGE TRAILERS IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR VINTAGE TRAILERS AT 1-574-522-2261.
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.
VINTAGE / CONVERSION TRAILER 2003-2007
Manufacturer : VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD Mfr's Report Date : AUG 06, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V453000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 265
Summary:
VINTAGE TRAILERS IS RECALLING 265 MY 2003-2007 CONVERSION TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
VINTAGE TRAILERS IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR VINTAGE TRAILERS AT 1-574-522-2261.
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: 2008-2009 BEAVER/SAFARI: C7/C9 CAT ENGINES: FUEL LEAK
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BEAVER / CONTESSA 2008-2009
BEAVER / MONTEREY 2008-2009
SAFARI / CASCADE 2008-2009
SAFARI / CHEETAH 2008-2009
Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : AUG 29, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V450000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 SAFARI CASCADE RD, CHEETAH AND BEAVER CONTESSA AND MONTEREY CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
MONACO IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT-1-800-447-4986 OR MONACO AT 1-888-685-6545.
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.
BEAVER / CONTESSA 2008-2009
BEAVER / MONTEREY 2008-2009
SAFARI / CASCADE 2008-2009
SAFARI / CHEETAH 2008-2009
Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : AUG 29, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V450000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
MONACO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 SAFARI CASCADE RD, CHEETAH AND BEAVER CONTESSA AND MONTEREY CLASS A MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
MONACO IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT-1-800-447-4986 OR MONACO AT 1-888-685-6545.
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.
FEMA DOES IT AGAIN (IT DID NOT LEARN)
by Dave Gerber of RVINEWS
BEAUMONT, Texas -- In its first major test in three years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has come under scrutiny for failing to develop a long-term housing plan for the more than 1 million evacuees from the Texas gulf coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
Faced with criticism, FEMA has agreed to pay a month of hotel expenses for some evacuees from the hardest-hit areas. But in a meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Thursday, local officials expressed concern that there was no longer-range plan for residents whose homes in devastated areas such as Galveston, Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange will be uninhabitable indefinitely.
With 32,000 people in shelters across the state and thousands more living in hotels and with relatives or friends, Texas officials said they are anticipating a housing strain on the area, which already has a shortage of apartments and other rental units. Meanwhile, the housing burden has fallen on state shelters, which were initially set up as an emergency resource and could now be forced to remain open longer.
According to Zachary Thompson, director of the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Resources, FEMA should have established programs with housing agencies across the state in advance of the storm or immediately afterward, so that apartments and Section 8 housing could be readily identified. Those are lessons that should have been learned from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina in 2005, he said.
"We have seen this movie before. It happened with Katrina," Thompson said. "When you evacuate the majority of residents from an impacted city, the game plan for the federal government should be to look at housing needs. People clearly can't go back to Galveston.
"The shelters were put in place to get people out of harm's way. The next step is up to FEMA. No city in America is set up to handle long-term shelters," he said.
FEMA spokesman Marty Bahamonde said the agency is working with real estate agents in Houston and other parts of Texas and Louisiana to identify vacancies. He said the agency would pay rentals for up to 18 months.
"We try to find temporary housing and hope things will change down there so they can go back in 30 days," Bahamonde said.
He said FEMA is also looking for mobile homes in the area that can be rented, but the agency has abandoned the controversial travel trailer program, which provided housing for Katrina and Rita evacuees for months after the storms. FEMA was criticized for taking too long to get people into the trailers initially and for allowing people to stay in them after learning the units were a health risk.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune
BEAUMONT, Texas -- In its first major test in three years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has come under scrutiny for failing to develop a long-term housing plan for the more than 1 million evacuees from the Texas gulf coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
Faced with criticism, FEMA has agreed to pay a month of hotel expenses for some evacuees from the hardest-hit areas. But in a meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Thursday, local officials expressed concern that there was no longer-range plan for residents whose homes in devastated areas such as Galveston, Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange will be uninhabitable indefinitely.
With 32,000 people in shelters across the state and thousands more living in hotels and with relatives or friends, Texas officials said they are anticipating a housing strain on the area, which already has a shortage of apartments and other rental units. Meanwhile, the housing burden has fallen on state shelters, which were initially set up as an emergency resource and could now be forced to remain open longer.
According to Zachary Thompson, director of the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Resources, FEMA should have established programs with housing agencies across the state in advance of the storm or immediately afterward, so that apartments and Section 8 housing could be readily identified. Those are lessons that should have been learned from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina in 2005, he said.
"We have seen this movie before. It happened with Katrina," Thompson said. "When you evacuate the majority of residents from an impacted city, the game plan for the federal government should be to look at housing needs. People clearly can't go back to Galveston.
"The shelters were put in place to get people out of harm's way. The next step is up to FEMA. No city in America is set up to handle long-term shelters," he said.
FEMA spokesman Marty Bahamonde said the agency is working with real estate agents in Houston and other parts of Texas and Louisiana to identify vacancies. He said the agency would pay rentals for up to 18 months.
"We try to find temporary housing and hope things will change down there so they can go back in 30 days," Bahamonde said.
He said FEMA is also looking for mobile homes in the area that can be rented, but the agency has abandoned the controversial travel trailer program, which provided housing for Katrina and Rita evacuees for months after the storms. FEMA was criticized for taking too long to get people into the trailers initially and for allowing people to stay in them after learning the units were a health risk.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune
AUTO DEALER SUING RV DEALER
by Dave Gerber of RVINEWS
WINFIELD, W. V. -- A prominent southern West Virginia auto dealer has filed suit against Burdette Camping Center, alleging the company failed to reveal his camper's many defects before he bought it.
Wally Thornhill bought a 2007 Georgetown, Forest River RV from Burdette for $87,777, according to the complaint filed Sept. 8 in Putnam Circuit Court.
The contract represented the vehicle as a 2007, but it was actually a 2006 model, the suit states.
Thornhill, president of Thornhill GM Superstore and Thornhill Ford in Chapmanville, claims Burdette told him the camper had undergone a thorough inspection and was in excellent condition.
But there were multiple things wrong with it, including a windshield wiper motor malfunction, front windows not locking properly, generator malfunctioning and burning oil, air conditioner not cooling and tripping the breaker, fresh water tank leaking, problems with the gas line and satellite television not maintaining a signal, according to the complaint.
Other problems include electrical problems with lights, batteries not charging and maintaining charge, luggage door hinges rusting prematurely, water pump going out, interior door latches not functioning properly, refrigerator not working properly, roof antenna loose and rattling, leveling jacks malfunction, windshield leaks and the toilet will not flush, the suit states.
Thornhill claims Burdette misrepresented the condition of the vehicle at the time of the sale, refused to remedy any problems, charged an unconscionable price for the camper when it was sold and committed a series of unfair or deceptive acts.
He is seeking his contract be declared canceled and a declaratory judgment declaring Burdette's actions to be in violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
SOURCE: The Record
WINFIELD, W. V. -- A prominent southern West Virginia auto dealer has filed suit against Burdette Camping Center, alleging the company failed to reveal his camper's many defects before he bought it.
Wally Thornhill bought a 2007 Georgetown, Forest River RV from Burdette for $87,777, according to the complaint filed Sept. 8 in Putnam Circuit Court.
The contract represented the vehicle as a 2007, but it was actually a 2006 model, the suit states.
Thornhill, president of Thornhill GM Superstore and Thornhill Ford in Chapmanville, claims Burdette told him the camper had undergone a thorough inspection and was in excellent condition.
But there were multiple things wrong with it, including a windshield wiper motor malfunction, front windows not locking properly, generator malfunctioning and burning oil, air conditioner not cooling and tripping the breaker, fresh water tank leaking, problems with the gas line and satellite television not maintaining a signal, according to the complaint.
Other problems include electrical problems with lights, batteries not charging and maintaining charge, luggage door hinges rusting prematurely, water pump going out, interior door latches not functioning properly, refrigerator not working properly, roof antenna loose and rattling, leveling jacks malfunction, windshield leaks and the toilet will not flush, the suit states.
Thornhill claims Burdette misrepresented the condition of the vehicle at the time of the sale, refused to remedy any problems, charged an unconscionable price for the camper when it was sold and committed a series of unfair or deceptive acts.
He is seeking his contract be declared canceled and a declaratory judgment declaring Burdette's actions to be in violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
SOURCE: The Record
