Saturday, October 01, 2011
JULY RECALLS FROM NHTSA
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Interstate touring coaches manufactured from September 18, 2008, through June 24, 2011. The driver's seat belt buckle wire could be damaged or severed when the driver's seat is adjusted forward, backward, or swiveled. This wire allows communication between the supplemental restraint system (SRS) and the vehicle control module (ECM) indicating if the driver's seat is occupied and the seat belt is buckled. If the driver's seat belt buckle wire is damaged or severed, the seat belt tensioner will not function correctly allowing the driver to not be secured to the seat, preventing proper operation of the SRS which could result in personal injury to the driver in the event of a crash. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on July 21, 2011. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 Infinity travel trailers manufactured from February 4, 2011, through June 30, 2011, because the 12 volt main wiring in the front bulkhead compartment is incorrectly routed. On the electrical bus bar mounted to the bulkhead in the compartment, only the main power feed from the disconnect switch should be connected to the lower section of the bus bar. However, the power feed line to the solenoid for the hydraulic pump system is also wired to the lower portion of the bus bar. This circuit is not protected by an auto reset breaker. In the event of a short or ground, the unprotected circuit could result in a fire. Dealers will install an additional auto reset breaker to the bus bar and connect the power feed for the hydraulic pump system to the added breaker, which will give it the required over current protection. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 26, 2011. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2009 American Allegiance, American Heritage, Revolution LE; model year 2010 American Eagle, American Heritage, Revolution LE, and model year 2011 American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, Discovery, Providence, and Revolution LE, Class A motor homes manufactured from September 4, 2009, through January 5, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "Certification". The Federal certification tag figures related to the intermediate and rear tire pressure ratings, in kilopascals (KPA), were printed in their reverse positions. A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Fleetwood RV will mail the correct federal certification tags to dealers and owners along with installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Fleetwood Owner Relations at 1-800-509- 3418.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 Voltage travel trailers manufactured from January 3, 2011, through July 8, 2011, and manufactured with fuel supply and fuel return hoses that may contain a splice in the fuel line. Lines that contain a splice may leak fuel, which could result in a potential fire. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines between the fuel tank and the generator. If a splice is found, the fuel lines will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Eclipse is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Milan Tl18CK and TL22CK recreational vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through February 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles where produced with the wrong tire placard label. A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Eclipse will mail to dealers and consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 29, 2011. Owners may contact Eclipse at 1-951-684-6868.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 Infinity travel trailers manufactured from February 4, 2011, through June 30, 2011, because the 12 volt main wiring in the front bulkhead compartment is incorrectly routed. On the electrical bus bar mounted to the bulkhead in the compartment, only the main power feed from the disconnect switch should be connected to the lower section of the bus bar. However, the power feed line to the solenoid for the hydraulic pump system is also wired to the lower portion of the bus bar. This circuit is not protected by an auto reset breaker. In the event of a short or ground, the unprotected circuit could result in a fire. Dealers will install an additional auto reset breaker to the bus bar and connect the power feed for the hydraulic pump system to the added breaker, which will give it the required over current protection. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 26, 2011. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2009 American Allegiance, American Heritage, Revolution LE; model year 2010 American Eagle, American Heritage, Revolution LE, and model year 2011 American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, Discovery, Providence, and Revolution LE, Class A motor homes manufactured from September 4, 2009, through January 5, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "Certification". The Federal certification tag figures related to the intermediate and rear tire pressure ratings, in kilopascals (KPA), were printed in their reverse positions. A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Fleetwood RV will mail the correct federal certification tags to dealers and owners along with installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Fleetwood Owner Relations at 1-800-509- 3418.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012 Voltage travel trailers manufactured from January 3, 2011, through July 8, 2011, and manufactured with fuel supply and fuel return hoses that may contain a splice in the fuel line. Lines that contain a splice may leak fuel, which could result in a potential fire. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines between the fuel tank and the generator. If a splice is found, the fuel lines will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Eclipse is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Milan Tl18CK and TL22CK recreational vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through February 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles where produced with the wrong tire placard label. A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Eclipse will mail to dealers and consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 29, 2011. Owners may contact Eclipse at 1-951-684-6868.
