RVRESOLVE

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / BULLET 2010
KEYSTONE / LAREDO 2010
KEYSTONE / OUTBACK 2010
KEYSTONE / PASSPORT 2010
KEYSTONE / SPRINTER 2010
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 17, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V311000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 200
Summary:
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12 THROUGH JUNE 19, 2009. THE GLASS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADHERED TO THE DOOR IN CERTAIN MICHEF BRAND MODEL EM925RZT MICROWAVE OVENS. ONLY THOSE VEHICLES WITH THE FOLLOWING MICHEF MICROWAVE SERIAL NUMBER RANGES (LAST 6 DIGITS) ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL: 000050-100, 000225-250, 000300-325, 000425-450, AND 000460-500.
Consequence:
THE MICROWAVE IS INSTALLED IN AN OVERHEAD CABINET. THE GLASS COULD FALL OUT AND INJURE A NEARBY PERSON.
Remedy:
KEYSTONE RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE MICROWAVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09-123. 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 .

NEWMAR / ALL STAR MID-ENGINE 2009
NEWMAR / DUTCH AIRE DIESEL PUSHER 2009
NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR DIESEL PUSHER 2009-2010
NEWMAR / ESSEX DIESEL PUSHER 2009
NEWMAR / KING AIRE DIESEL PUSHER 2009
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE DP 2009
NEWMAR / VENTANA DIESEL PUSHER 2009
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: JUN 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V254000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 63
Summary:
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 63 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 21, 2008 AND APRIL 22, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Consequence:
MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SPARTAN WILL PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-4277 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
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 .

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER 2005
FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER DIESEL 2005-2006
FLEETWOOD / EXPEDITION 2005
FLEETWOOD / SOUTHWIND 2005
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V312000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 760
Summary:
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 24, 2004 AND MARCH 11, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR AND 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
FLEETWOOD RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD RV AT 1-800-322-8216 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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 .

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
SHOWTIME / SHOWHAULER 2001-2002
Manufacturer: SHOWTIME CONVERSIONS Mfr's Report Date: JUL 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V279000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08009
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Summary:
SHOWTIME CONVERSIONS IS RECALLING 3 MY 2001 AND 2002 SHOWHAULER MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
SHOWTIME WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SHOWTIME CONVERSIONS AT 1-574-825-1130 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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 .

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
JAYCO / LEGACY 2002-2004
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V288000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08009
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 273
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING 273 MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 LEGACY FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
JAYCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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 .

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
GEORGIE BOY / CRUISE AIR 2000 2002
GEORGIE BOY / CRUISE MASTER 1999-2003
GEORGIE BOY / MAVERICK 2000-2002
GEORGIE BOY / PURSUIT 2001-2003
GEORGIE BOY / SUITE 2001-2002
Manufacturer: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 16, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V289000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08009
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 932
Summary:
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 932 MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2003 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER, MY 2000-2002 MAVERICK AND PURSUIT, MY 2000 & 2002 CRUISE AIR AND MY 2001-2002 SUITE MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 09E-027). OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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 .

From JR Consumer Resources:

After facing one of the worst downturns in RV industry many dealers are starting to see a pent-up demand for its products. With lack of financing and an uncertain economic future buyers put off their purchase of an RV. But, with the stock market on the rise, low interest rates, buyers are becoming more confident. By all accounts - July is turning out to be the best month for RV sales this year.
According to Pacific Coachworks a Riverside, Calif.-based manufacturer, is returning to full production. The company, which builds the Tango and Tango Twist brands of travel trailers and fifth-wheels that can be towed, laid-off most of its 150 employees in December. Executives plan to rehire 85 workers immediately. Tom Powell, founder and CEO, said he's confident the travel trailer market will see a rebound in the fourth quarter, but "we're still going to remain staffed as though it doesn't," he said. He expects to have his full staff back by spring to work at the company's 66,000-square-foot factory, he said.
RV expert Randy Eaton and best-selling author is also seeing the same trend. "Based on our research and delivery stats for July we are seeing the same trend here. Many RV dealers we have spoken to are very pleased with consumer traffic and feel sales will continue to rise as the economy slowly recovers" according to Mr. Eaton.
Country Coach, a motorhome manufacturer is also seeing the same trend with their dealers. The company in the process of hiring back many of their employees they laid-off a number of months ago.
"There are a lot of people who are optimistic about 2010," said Jeff Kurowski, director of industrial relations for the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA). But they're not unrealistic, he said. Industry forecasts indicate that the next year will see an increase in shipments but won't exceed the volume of shipments in 2005 or 2006. Financing remains a challenge both for dealers seeking loans to buy new models to sell and for customers who have to put more money down.
RV dealers are saying they're running low on inventory and would like to order more if they can get loans. With low inventories and pent-up demand, large RV discounts may be a thing of the past. Currently, RV dealers have been offering huge discounts to attract buyers but with an increase in traffic many are starting to return back to normal discounts.
If you're serious about purchasing an RV, now is the time. The window for large discounts will closed soon and with limited inventories many buyers are starting to place custom orders.