Wednesday, March 23, 2011

 

RECALL: 2011 JAYCO EAGLE SUPER LITE: WRONG SIZE TIRE LISTED ON FEDERAL ID TAG

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
JAYCO / EAGLE SUPER LITE 2011
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 24, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V130000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EAGLE SUPERLITE FIFTH-WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2011. DUE TO A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR, THE SIZE OF THE TIRE AS INDICATED ON THE FEDERAL ID LABEL IS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence:
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO SELECTION OF AN IMPROPERLY SIZED REPLACEMENT TIRE.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
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: 2011 MONACO RIPTIDE: WIPER ARM MAY CRACK AT PIVOT SHAFT

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MONACO RV / RIPTIDE 2011
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC Mfr's Report Date: FEB 14, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V105000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52
Summary:
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE POROUS METAL CASTINGS MAY CAUSE CRACKING OF THE WIPER ARM AT THE MOUNTING TO THE PIVOT SHAFT. MATERIAL CRACKING AT THE PIVOT SHAFT COULD RESULT IN THE WIPER ARM BEING DISABLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD LEAD TO REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Consequence:
DECREASED DRIVERS VISIBILITY MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE WIPER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
NAVISTART SAFETY RECALL NO. 11503. 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: 2010-2100 PREVOST H3-45/VIP-45/X3-45: WELDING ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS INSUFFICIENT

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
PREVOST / H3-45 2010-2011
PREVOST / VIP-45 2011
PREVOST / X3-45 2011
Manufacturer: PREVOST CARS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 24, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V135000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48
Summary:
PREVOST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 H3-45, MODEL YEAR 2011 VIP-45 AND X3-45 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011. THE WELDING ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS IS INSUFFICIENT AND COULD LEADING TO THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE METAL SUPPORTS CONTACTING THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERCARRIAGE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD REDESIGNED SUPPORT BREAKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PREVOST AT 418-883-2888
Notes:
PREVOST SAFETY RECALL NO. SR11-10. 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: 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE/WINNEBAGO TOUR: LP HOSE CONNECTION CAN BE DAMAGED WHEN SLIDE OUT ROOM OPERATED

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ITASCA / ELLIPSE 2011
WINNEBAGO / TOUR 2011
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 04, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V156000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25
Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOUR AND ITASCA ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 9, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2011. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LP HOSE CONNECTION TO BE DAMAGED WHEN THE SLIDEOUT ROOM IS OPERATED. IF THE LP HOSE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE SLIDEOUT RAM, IT COULD BE DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, A LEAK WOULD OCCUR WHEN THE LP TANK IS OPENED.
Consequence:
THE LEAKING LP THEN HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSE AND RELOCATE A PIPE CLAMP AS WELL AS ADDING A SECOND CLAMP TO THE HOSE TO ENSURE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE SLIDEROOM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNER MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
Notes:
WINNEBAGO SAFETY RECALL NO. 122. 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 HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY: SUSPENSION CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH LP PIPE ON FRAME UNDER TRAILER

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HEARTLAND / NORTH COUNTRY 2010-2011
Manufacturer: HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 08, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V159000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 589
Summary:
HEARTLAND IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 NORTH TRAIL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE SUSPENSION CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LP PIPE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME UNDER THE TRAILER ABOVE THE EQUALIZER ARM. CONTINUED CONTACT COULD CAUSE A LEAK TO DEVELOP.
Consequence:
THIS OCCURRENCE COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEARTLAND AT 1-877-262-8032.
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: 2012 CROSSROADS ZINGER: INCORRECT AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ON FEDERAL ID TAG

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CROSSROADS / ZINGER 2012
Manufacturer: CROSSROADS RV Mfr's Report Date: MAR 11, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V161000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 106
Summary:
CROSSROADS RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ZINGER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG ON THE VEHICLES CONTAINS INCORRECT, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) INFORMATION. ACCORDINGLY, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Consequence:
SHOULD A CONSUMER RELY ON THE INCORRECT AXLE AND WEIGHT RATING INFORMATION, THE VEHICLE COULD BE OVERLOADED, CAUSING A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH CAUSING PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
CROSSROADS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG WITH ONE CONTAINING THE CORRECT WEIGHT RATINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CROSSROADS RV AT 888-226-7496.
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: 2011 THOR CHATEAU, FOUR WINDS, FREEDOM MOTOR HOMES: WIRING FOR O2 SENSOR NOT SECURED, MAY MELT AND SHORT OUT

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
THOR / CHATEAU 2011
THOR / CHATEAU CITATION 2011
THOR / FOUR WINDS 2011
THOR / FOUR WINDS SIESTA 2011
THOR / FREEDOM ELITE 2011
Manufacturer: THOR MOTOR COACH Mfr's Report Date: MAR 15, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V178000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126
Summary:
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FOUR WINDS, FOUR WINDS SIESTA, CHATEAU, CHATEAU CITATION, AND FREEDOM ELITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011. THE WIRING FOR THE OXYGEN (O2) SENSOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED. WHEN NOT SECURED, WIRING CAN FALL ONTO THE EXHAUST, MELT, AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) AND, IN SOME CASES, THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence:
AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE OXYGEN SENSOR BY INSTALLING A CLAMP AND BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL FASTENER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-500-1020.
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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