Friday, June 18, 2010

 

RECALL: 2009-2011 FOURWINDS FREEDOM ELITE: HEAT SHIELD MISSING

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FOUR WINDS / FREEDOM ELITE 2009-2010
FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL / FREEDOM ELITE 2011
Manufacturer: FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Mfr's Report Date: JUN 11, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V268000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 415
Summary:
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FREEDOM ELITE MODEL 21C MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED HEAT SHIELD OVER THE EXHAUST AS SPECIFIED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD IN PLACE HEAT IS NOT PROPERLY DISSIPATED AROUND THE EXHAUST OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN THE EXHAUST AND THE RESIDENTIAL PART OF THE MOTOR HOME TO DISSIPATE ANY HEAT ACCUMULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
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 .

Monday, June 14, 2010

 

RECALL: 2010 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: REMOTE RECEIVER NOT COMPATIBLE WITH HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / RAPTOR 2010
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V238000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 389
Summary:
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2010. THE REMOTE RECEIVER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. IF THE MOTOR IS OPERATED IN A BINDING SITUATION, THE REMOTE RECEIVER MAY BE DAMAGED AND OVERHEAT DUE TO AN INADEQUATE BREAKER AND FUSE PROTECTION AND THE EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW OF THE MOTOR.
Consequence:
CONTINUING TO OPERATE THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR IN THIS CONDITION WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy:
KEYSTONE RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RV'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-141. 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 KEYSTONE RESIDENCE TRAVEL TRAILERS: WASHER/DRYER CIRCUIT HAS 30 AMP BREAKER INSTEAD OF 20 AMP BREAKER

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / RESIDENCE 2010-2011
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V241000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 43
Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 RESIDENCE TRAVEL TRAILERS. A 30 AMP BREAKER WAS INSTALLED ON THE WASHER/DRYER CIRCUIT AND IT NEEDS A 20 AMP BREAKER.
Consequence:
AN IMPROPER PROTECTED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 30 AMP BREAKER WITH A 20 AMP BREAKER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 10-139. 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 KEYSTONE COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY 5TH WHEEL TRAILER: REAR BEDROOM WINDOW NOT AN EGRESS WINDOW

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY 2010-2011
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V239000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20
Summary:
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY FIFTH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 15 THROUGH MAY 3, 2010. THE REAR BEDROOM IS MISSING AN EGRESS WINDOW.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION IS NECESSARY, NOT HAVING THE EGRESS WINDOW WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
KEYSTONE RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE CURRENTLY INSTALLED WINDOW WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN EGRESS WINDOW FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RV'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-140. 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 ITASCA NAVION/WINNEBAGO VIEW: BOLT MISSING IN DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT: SEAT BELTS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ITASCA / NAVION 2010
ITASCA / NAVION IQ 2010
WINNEBAGO / VIEW 2010
WINNEBAGO / VIEW PROFILE 2010
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V248000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 252
Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VIEW, VIEW PROFILE, ITASCA NAVION, AND NAVION IQ MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING BOLT IN THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATS.
Consequence:
IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE SEAT AND/OR SEAT BELT MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR THE EXISTENCE AND TORQUE OF THE SEAT BOLTS AND INSTALL AND/OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
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: 2009 DUTCHMEN FREEDOM SPIRIT: WRONG SIZE TIRE LISTED ON FEDERAL LABEL

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUTCHMEN / FREEDOM SPIRIT 2009
Manufacturer: DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 02, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V244000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100
Summary:
DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 FREEDOM SPIRIT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE FEDERAL LABEL AND TIRE LOADING INFORMATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION. THE LABELS LIST THE WRONG TIRE SIZE.
Consequence:
A CONSUMER COULD REPLACE THE TIRES WITH TIRES OF AN INCORRECT SIZE WHICH MAY IMPACT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL. IF THE CONSUMER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE INSTALLING THE LABELS, DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE DUTCHMEN WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT 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 .

 

RECALL: 2010 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, FIESTA, SOUTHWIND, TERRA: ALTERNATORS

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER 2010
FLEETWOOD / BOUNDER CLASSIC 2010
FLEETWOOD / FIESTA 2010
FLEETWOOD / SOUTHWIND 2010
FLEETWOOD / TERRA 2010
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 07, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V251000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44
Summary:
FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 BOUNDER, BOUNDER CLASSIC, FIESTA, SOUTHWIND AND TERRA CLASS A MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 11, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2010. THESE MOTOR HOMES WERE BUILT ON WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS AND WITH GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH REMY ALTERNATOR. A LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR'S VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OCCUR.
Consequence:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-158. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
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 .

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