Friday, July 03, 2009
RECALL: 2000, 2003-2006 TRIPLE E RV MOTOR HOMES: WORKHORSE CHASSIS: BRAKES
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
TRIPLE E RV / COMMANDER 2003-2006
TRIPLE E RV / EMBASSY 2000
Manufacturer: TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Mfr's Report Date: JUN 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V246000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Summary:
TRIPLE E IS RECALLING 16 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731.
Notes:
TRIPLE E RECALL NO. 50901-C. OWNERS 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 .
TRIPLE E RV / COMMANDER 2003-2006
TRIPLE E RV / EMBASSY 2000
Manufacturer: TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Mfr's Report Date: JUN 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V246000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Summary:
TRIPLE E IS RECALLING 16 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731.
Notes:
TRIPLE E RECALL NO. 50901-C. OWNERS 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: 2003-2008 GULF STREAM MOTOR HOMES: WORKHORSE CHASSIS: BRAKES
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE 2005-2008
GULF STREAM / SUN VOYAGER 2003-2007
Manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 18, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V245000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15
Summary:
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 15 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .
GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE 2005-2008
GULF STREAM / SUN VOYAGER 2003-2007
Manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 18, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V245000 NHTSA Action Number: EA07016
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15
Summary:
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 15 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG.
Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 877-246-7731
Notes:
OWNERS 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, July 02, 2009
RECALL: 2005-2006 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER MOTOR HOME: REFRIGERATOR VENTING/EXHAUST
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER 2005-2006
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V237000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 683
Summary:
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 683 MY 2005-2006 BOUNDER 35E CLASS A MOTOR HOMES WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS OPERATED IN THE LPG MODE, THE REFRIGERATOR EXHAUST MAY VENT INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET RATHER THAN EXHAUST TO THE EXTERIOR THROUGH A VENT FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Consequence:
THE HOT EXHAUST MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AND INSTALL A BAFFLE IN THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET TO DIVERT THE HOT EXHAUST TO THE EXTERIOR VENT. THE REMEDY WILL PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES AT 1-800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90616. OWNERS 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 .
FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER 2005-2006
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V237000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 683
Summary:
FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 683 MY 2005-2006 BOUNDER 35E CLASS A MOTOR HOMES WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS OPERATED IN THE LPG MODE, THE REFRIGERATOR EXHAUST MAY VENT INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET RATHER THAN EXHAUST TO THE EXTERIOR THROUGH A VENT FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Consequence:
THE HOT EXHAUST MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET AND INSTALL A BAFFLE IN THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR CABINET TO DIVERT THE HOT EXHAUST TO THE EXTERIOR VENT. THE REMEDY WILL PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES AT 1-800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD RECALL NO. 90616. OWNERS 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 .
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
RECALL: 2005-2010 DUTCHMAN TRAILERS: FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF SWITCH
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUTCHMEN / DUTCHMEN 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / FOUR WINDS 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / N TENSE 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / VICTORY LANE 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / WILD THING 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / WINNERS CIRCLE 2005-2010
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V236000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2735
Summary:
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING 2,735 MY 2005-2010 N'TENSE, VICTORY LANE, WINNER'S CIRCLE, WILD THING, FOUR WINDS, AND DUTCHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CONTAIN A FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A SHUT-OFF SWITCH WHICH IS NOT SPARK PROTECTED AND IS MOUNTED IN THE NOZZLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM. GASOLINE SPILLED ON THE SWITCH, OR GASOLINE VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BUILD UP IN THE VICINITY OF THE SWITCH DURING DISPENSING FUNCTIONS, MAY CREATE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF A SPARK IS GENERATED BY THE SWITCH.
Consequence:
THE RESULTING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE AN IGNITION PROTECTED SWITCH AND INSULATED TERMINALS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT SWITCH. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 866-869-1109.
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .
DUTCHMEN / DUTCHMEN 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / FOUR WINDS 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / N TENSE 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / VICTORY LANE 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / WILD THING 2005-2010
DUTCHMEN / WINNERS CIRCLE 2005-2010
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V236000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2735
Summary:
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING 2,735 MY 2005-2010 N'TENSE, VICTORY LANE, WINNER'S CIRCLE, WILD THING, FOUR WINDS, AND DUTCHMEN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS CONTAIN A FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A SHUT-OFF SWITCH WHICH IS NOT SPARK PROTECTED AND IS MOUNTED IN THE NOZZLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM. GASOLINE SPILLED ON THE SWITCH, OR GASOLINE VAPORS WHICH MIGHT BUILD UP IN THE VICINITY OF THE SWITCH DURING DISPENSING FUNCTIONS, MAY CREATE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF A SPARK IS GENERATED BY THE SWITCH.
Consequence:
THE RESULTING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS AND POSSIBLY DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE AN IGNITION PROTECTED SWITCH AND INSULATED TERMINALS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT SWITCH. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUTCHMEN AT 866-869-1109.
Notes:
OWNERS 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 .
