Saturday, October 01, 2011
JUNE RECALLS FROM NHTSA
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2012 residence travel trailers produced from May 6, 2011, through May 18, 2011. The wiring connection to the 120 volt light on the ceiling of the slide room has the incorrect wiring connectors. The incorrect wiring connectors could cause a loose electrical connection leading to an increased risk of fire, property damage and/or personal injury. Dealers will replace the incorrect connectors (crimp style bell caps) with twist on wire nuts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 20, 2011. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2006-2010, Allegro and Allegro Bay recreational vehicles, manufactured from January 2005, through April 2010, and built on a Daimler/Freightliner chassis. The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications. The brake lights may not illuminate consistently upon brake application and fail to properly indicate to a following vehicle that the motorhome has slowed or come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Daimler trucks (DTNA), manufacturer of the chassis, will notify owners and repairs will be performed by DTNA dealerships, free of charge. (See DTNA's recall campaign 10V-178.) The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cougar High Country travel trailers produced from November 3, 2010, through May 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated GVWR of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded. Overloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash. Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425- 4369.
Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Nomad, Aljo, Layton, Weekender, Bobcat, Joey, and Koala recreational vehicle travel trailer and fifth-wheel trailers manufactured from October 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011, for contaminated brake systems. With contaminated brakes the vehicle may fail to stop properly resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury without warning. Lippert components will perform the required inspection and make any necessary corrections free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Lippert at 1-866-524-7821 or Skyline at 1-900-348-7469.
Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 North Country 30BHS and 32BHDD travel trailers. The cord for hooking into an external electrical power supply has the potential to drape directly in front of the furnace exhaust. This contact could cause damage to the power cord which could result in a fire. The manufacturer has not yet provided information as to its planned remedy or an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032.
Cequent is recalling certain Reese, p/n 54970, and Pro Series, p/n 63970, branded weight distribution shanks that were imported and sold in the aftermarket to wholesale distributors, installers, mail order, and other customers. These parts were sold both individually and as a component in certain Reese and Pro Series weight distributing kits. Due to an error in production, some of the weight distribution shanks may have an incorrect metallurgy. The shank may fracture during installation or use, potentially causing a crash. Cequent will notify owners and replace the shank free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Cequent Customer Service at 1-877-208-2573.
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2006-2010, Allegro and Allegro Bay recreational vehicles, manufactured from January 2005, through April 2010, and built on a Daimler/Freightliner chassis. The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications. The brake lights may not illuminate consistently upon brake application and fail to properly indicate to a following vehicle that the motorhome has slowed or come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Daimler trucks (DTNA), manufacturer of the chassis, will notify owners and repairs will be performed by DTNA dealerships, free of charge. (See DTNA's recall campaign 10V-178.) The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cougar High Country travel trailers produced from November 3, 2010, through May 26, 2011, for having 4400 pound axles installed instead of 5200 pound axles. If a vehicle is loaded to the maximum stated GVWR of 10,000 pounds, the 4400 pound axle will be overloaded. Overloading the axle could lead to an increase risk of axle failure, property damage and/or vehicle crash. Dealers will replace the axles with the correct ones free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425- 4369.
Skyline is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Nomad, Aljo, Layton, Weekender, Bobcat, Joey, and Koala recreational vehicle travel trailer and fifth-wheel trailers manufactured from October 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011, for contaminated brake systems. With contaminated brakes the vehicle may fail to stop properly resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury without warning. Lippert components will perform the required inspection and make any necessary corrections free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Lippert at 1-866-524-7821 or Skyline at 1-900-348-7469.
Heartland is recalling certain model year 2011 North Country 30BHS and 32BHDD travel trailers. The cord for hooking into an external electrical power supply has the potential to drape directly in front of the furnace exhaust. This contact could cause damage to the power cord which could result in a fire. The manufacturer has not yet provided information as to its planned remedy or an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-877-262-8032.
Cequent is recalling certain Reese, p/n 54970, and Pro Series, p/n 63970, branded weight distribution shanks that were imported and sold in the aftermarket to wholesale distributors, installers, mail order, and other customers. These parts were sold both individually and as a component in certain Reese and Pro Series weight distributing kits. Due to an error in production, some of the weight distribution shanks may have an incorrect metallurgy. The shank may fracture during installation or use, potentially causing a crash. Cequent will notify owners and replace the shank free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Cequent Customer Service at 1-877-208-2573.
