Wednesday, May 26, 2010
RECALL: 2009-2010 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE/TIOGA MOTOR HOMES: LPG LINES
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / ENCOUNTER 2010
FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE 2010
FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE SPORT 2009-2010
FLEETWOOD / TIOGA 2010
FLEETWOOD / TIOGA RANGER 2010
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 20, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V224000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 114
Summary:
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 JAMBOREE SPORT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE SPORT, TIOGA AND TIOGA RANGER MODEL 31N AND ENCOUNTER MODEL 32H CLASS A & C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED APRIL 23, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2010. THE LPG SUPPLY LINES FOR THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE THAT ARE ROUTED THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FLOOR MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY SHARP EDGES IF UNPROTECTED.
Consequence:
THE DAMAGE LPG SUPPLY LINES MAY RESULT IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LPG SUPPLY LINES, AND INSTALL WIRE LOOMS AND SECURE THE SUPPLY LINES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD SAFETY RECALL NO. 10520FRV. 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 / ENCOUNTER 2010
FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE 2010
FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE SPORT 2009-2010
FLEETWOOD / TIOGA 2010
FLEETWOOD / TIOGA RANGER 2010
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 20, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V224000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 114
Summary:
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 JAMBOREE SPORT AND MODEL YEAR 2010 JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE SPORT, TIOGA AND TIOGA RANGER MODEL 31N AND ENCOUNTER MODEL 32H CLASS A & C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED APRIL 23, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2010. THE LPG SUPPLY LINES FOR THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE THAT ARE ROUTED THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FLOOR MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY SHARP EDGES IF UNPROTECTED.
Consequence:
THE DAMAGE LPG SUPPLY LINES MAY RESULT IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LPG SUPPLY LINES, AND INSTALL WIRE LOOMS AND SECURE THE SUPPLY LINES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.
Notes:
FLEETWOOD SAFETY RECALL NO. 10520FRV. 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 .
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
FEMA TRAILER SALES NEWS
From Greg Gerber of RV Daily Report:
Ryan Cody
NewsChannel 10
Amarillo, TX - Concerns over the safety of FEMA travel trailers are surfacing here in Amarillo. Talking to some people today who are interested in buying one of the trailers, their major concerns seemed to center around what they look like.
But a few years ago the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) were more concerned with what you can't see.
335 of such trailers will be auctioned off in the Amarillo area tomorrow. But in 2007 and 2008 the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Centers for Disease Control tested more than 500 trailers given to displaced citizens after hurricane Katrina.
The tests were in response to multiple cases of poisoning from formaldehyde. A colorless gas used to make walls, furniture and cabinets in mobile homes.
"All travel trailers used formaldehyde during the time these were manufactured and that's why we are saying they shouldn't be used for permanent housing," Spanky Assiter of Assiter Auctioneers says.
Though Assiter Auctioneers is making no secrets about where these trailers come from, some people are still very concerned.
"We don't want to get sick. We don't want our children to get sick," one concerned shopper said.
Another said, "the mold is something that's concerning me."
But since there is no minimum bid on the auction, Assiter Auctioneers says many should sell anyway.
But owners should be aware of the issues from the past. "I would assume the worst case scenario," Spanky Assiter says.
After the Centers for Disease Control tested the trailers a few years ago, it was deemed they are only dangerous as permanent residences.
Which Assister Auctioneers says they are not recommending as the proper use anyway.
Ryan Cody
NewsChannel 10
Amarillo, TX - Concerns over the safety of FEMA travel trailers are surfacing here in Amarillo. Talking to some people today who are interested in buying one of the trailers, their major concerns seemed to center around what they look like.
But a few years ago the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) were more concerned with what you can't see.
335 of such trailers will be auctioned off in the Amarillo area tomorrow. But in 2007 and 2008 the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Centers for Disease Control tested more than 500 trailers given to displaced citizens after hurricane Katrina.
The tests were in response to multiple cases of poisoning from formaldehyde. A colorless gas used to make walls, furniture and cabinets in mobile homes.
"All travel trailers used formaldehyde during the time these were manufactured and that's why we are saying they shouldn't be used for permanent housing," Spanky Assiter of Assiter Auctioneers says.
Though Assiter Auctioneers is making no secrets about where these trailers come from, some people are still very concerned.
"We don't want to get sick. We don't want our children to get sick," one concerned shopper said.
Another said, "the mold is something that's concerning me."
But since there is no minimum bid on the auction, Assiter Auctioneers says many should sell anyway.
But owners should be aware of the issues from the past. "I would assume the worst case scenario," Spanky Assiter says.
After the Centers for Disease Control tested the trailers a few years ago, it was deemed they are only dangerous as permanent residences.
Which Assister Auctioneers says they are not recommending as the proper use anyway.
Monday, May 24, 2010
RECALL: REXHALL MOTOR HOMES: DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BY KUSTOM FIT: SLIDE TRACKS FAIL
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates:
KUSTOM FIT / DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT Information not Available
Manufacturer: VILLA INTERNATIONAL Mfr's Report Date: APR 27, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10E015000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36
Summary:
KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF VILLA FURNITURE MFG CO. INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, PART NO. 5564, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR REXHALL MOTORHOMES. THE SEAT'S SLIDE TRACKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE STATIC PULL TEST OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT'S SLIDE TRACKS CAN SEPARATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy:
KUSTOM FIT IS WORKING WITH REXHALL TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE SEATS IN THE MOTORHOMES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DEALERS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUSTOM FIT AT 1-323-564-4481.
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 .
KUSTOM FIT / DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT Information not Available
Manufacturer: VILLA INTERNATIONAL Mfr's Report Date: APR 27, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10E015000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36
Summary:
KUSTOM FIT, A DIVISION OF VILLA FURNITURE MFG CO. INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, PART NO. 5564, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR REXHALL MOTORHOMES. THE SEAT'S SLIDE TRACKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE STATIC PULL TEST OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT'S SLIDE TRACKS CAN SEPARATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy:
KUSTOM FIT IS WORKING WITH REXHALL TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE SEATS IN THE MOTORHOMES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DEALERS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUSTOM FIT AT 1-323-564-4481.
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 .
RECALL:2004-2007 SKYLINE PARK MODEL TRAILERS: PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
SKYLINE / PARK MODEL TRAILER 2004-2007
Manufacturer: SKYLINE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: MAY 03, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V201000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44
Summary:
SKYLINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2007 PARK MODEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2003 THROUGH MAY 31, 2007. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
SKYLINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE RECEIVERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-733-4250.
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 .
SKYLINE / PARK MODEL TRAILER 2004-2007
Manufacturer: SKYLINE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: MAY 03, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V201000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44
Summary:
SKYLINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2007 PARK MODEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2003 THROUGH MAY 31, 2007. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
SKYLINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE RECEIVERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-733-4250.
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 .
RECALL: 2010-2011 NEWELL MOTOR COACHES: ENTRY DOOR
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NEWELL / MOTOR HOME 2010-2011
Manufacturer: NEWELL COACH CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 04, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V192000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18
Summary:
NEWELL IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2010. THE ENTRY DOOR MAY SUDDENLY OPEN DUE TO A WIRING SHORT.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION, AND/OR ALLOWING SOMEONE WHO IS NOT SEATED TO FALL OUT OF THE COACH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT REMOVES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DOOR WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWELL AT 1-888-963-9355.
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 .
NEWELL / MOTOR HOME 2010-2011
Manufacturer: NEWELL COACH CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 04, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V192000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18
Summary:
NEWELL IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2010. THE ENTRY DOOR MAY SUDDENLY OPEN DUE TO A WIRING SHORT.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION, AND/OR ALLOWING SOMEONE WHO IS NOT SEATED TO FALL OUT OF THE COACH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT REMOVES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DOOR WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWELL AT 1-888-963-9355.
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 .
