RVRESOLVE

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FOREST RIVER / CHARLESTON 2008-2009
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 05, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V079000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 456
Summary:
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CHARLESTON MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
Consequence:
A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO NOTIFY OWNERS. REPAIRS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY FREIGHTLINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-647-0712.
Notes:
FOREST RIVER RECALL NO. FL-569. 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):
HEARTLAND / CYCLONE 2007-2009
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 28, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V077000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1951
Summary:
HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CYCLONE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE ACTUAL AXLE RATING (GAWR) IS 5,080LBS AND IS LISTED AS 5,200LBS ON THE LABEL.
Consequence:
A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLES LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITH ONE THAT HAS THE CORRECT GAWR LISTED FOR EACH AXLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.
Notes:
HEARTLAND'S RECALL NO. 99-01-01. 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 .

CHANGES IN THE RV INDUSTRY (OUT OF BUSINESS)

Alfa Leisure
Ameri-Camp
Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Country Coach
Earth Roamer
Extreme RV
Fleetwood RV Towable division
Glendale RV (Canada)
King of the Road
National RV
Pilgrim International
Rage’n Inc.
Sun Valley Inc.
Sunline Coach Company
Teton Homes
Timberland RV (Adventure Mfg)
Chinook (Trail Wagons)
Travel Supreme
Weekend Warrior
Western RV

Forest River bought Coachman RV Division (Warranty funds in escrow account)
Jayco bought assets of Travel Supreme (No Warranty) and building under the model name of Entegra
Navistar bought assets of Monaco (No Warranty) & building motor homes again
AIP bought motor home division of Fleetwood RV (Honoring Motor Home Warranties) & building motor homes again
Bob Lee bought the intellectual property of Country Coach
Bigfoot in Canada has new active ownership & plans to restart
Parliament Coach bought intellectual property of Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Nuwa Industries (Hitchhiker 5th Wheel Trailers) back in production