Saturday, October 01, 2011
AUGUST RECALLS FROM NHTSA
Cummins is recalling certain ISB6.7, ISC8.3, ISL9, ISX11.9, and ISX15 engines shipped from September 2010 through December 2010 to various vehicle manufacturers. These engines were installed in recreational vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses, and certain truck applications. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Cummins is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or their vehicle manufacturer. Cummins recall campaign number is C1154.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 American Eagle, American Tradition, Discovery, Revolution LE, and Model Year 2011 American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Classic, Discovery, Expedition, Providence, Revolution LE, and Southwind Class A motor homes equipped with Murray or Siemens brand circuit breakers. These circuit breakers have a non-conforming "spring clip" plug-in assembly that breaks or fails to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board. This condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation. This could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 25, 2011. Owners may contact Fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 ERA motor homes manufactured from November 11, 2010, through July 13, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars." These vehicles are equipped with the wrong vehicle weight label. Noncompliance issue - weight information on the wrong format label Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2011. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585- 6939.
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Avenue coaches manufactured from May 10, 2010, through July 29, 2011. The driver's and passenger's seat swivel mechanism locking pin could loosen and become disengaged from the swivel mechanism allowing the seat to swivel back and forth going down the road. This swiveling, could lead to a distraction that could cause a crash, resulting in personal injury to the vehicle's occupants. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2011. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268.
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH that are built with 2010 EPA-certified engines on Powerglide chassis. The exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor. Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire. Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models MM, K2, K3, Bus, Furion, Gladiator, and Metro Star, manufactured from September 29, 2010, through June 20, 2011, equipped with a Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL, or ISX diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Spartan is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge.
The safety recall began on September 12, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 5. Cummins recall campaign number is C1154. Spartan's recall campaign number is 11022.
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 Monaco Vesta and Holiday Rambler Trip recreational vehicles manufactured from May 28, 2010, through May 18, 2011. The fuse in the high beam headlight electrical circuit may blow under normal operating conditions disabling the headlights without warning, possibly resulting in reduced driver visibility. Reduced driver visibility increases the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring and install an uprated fuse, free of charge. Navistar intends to send out an interim notice to owners if parts will not be available before October 14, 2011. Owners nay contact Navistar at 1- 877-466-6226. Navistar's campaign number is 11517.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Rubicon travel trailers manufactured from December 8, 2010, through July 15, 2011. These vehicles may have been manufactured with the exterior furnace vent not installed in the sidewall of the trailer. The furnace can run without the proper exhaust ventilation and release carbon monoxide to the interior of the unit. This could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. The heat build up from the exhaust can also result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the trailer to verify the furnace exhaust is present and install one if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on August 26, 2011. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Winnebago Access, Access Premier, Chalet and Model Year 2011 Itasca Impulse, and Impulse Silver motor homes manufactured from March 5, 2008, through April 28, 2011. These vehicles may have the potential for the propane supply hose to make contact with the metal door frame. Contact with the door frame may wear through the hose causing a propane leak, which could ignite and result in personal injury or death. Dealers will check to make sure the propane supply hose is not damaged and replace it if necessary and add a clamp to route hose away from any unfriendly surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2011. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 Seneca Class C motorhomes, series 36FK and 37FS, manufactured from May 18, 2011, through July 13, 2011. These vehicles may have insufficiently torqued boltssattaching the trailer hitch to the motorhome frame. Loose hitch bolts could result in the hitch separating from the frame, creating a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten up the hitch bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Carriage is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Cameo, Carri-Lite, model year 2010-2011 Royals, and model year 2009 Domani 5th wheel trailers with generator transfer switches. The generator transfer switch may not be manufactured or installed to the proper specification causing a potential for excessive heat build up inside the switch. If enough heat builds up inside the switch, the switch could melt and catch fire. Dealers will inspect the generator transfer switches and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Carriage at 1-574-642-3622.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Damon Tuscany, Astoria, and Essence recreational vehicles and model year 2011 and 2012 TMC Tuscany and Astoria recreational vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2009, through August 12, 2011. The circuit breaker for the windshield wiper motor is insufficient for the load. The breaker should have a 15 amp rating, however the vehicle was built with one rated at 10 amps. The windshield wiper will stop operating if the breaker trips due to a circuit overload. If this occurs, the driver's field of vision may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will exchange the breaker with a 15-amp one, free of charge. TMC has not provided an expected start date for the recall. Owners may contact TMC Warranty/Service Department at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's recall campaign number is RC000040.
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Phaeton, MY 2008-2010 Bus, and MY 2010 Allegro motorhomes equipped with Kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function. A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the chassis, is performing recall repairs and notification to owners. The owners were initially notified by DTNA on December 22, 2009, and a follow up notice was mailed to owners on July 20, 2011. Owners may contact DTNA Warranty Claims Department at 1-800-547-0712 or Tiffin Motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661 for more information.
Thor motor coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Windsport and Hurricane motor homes manufactured from September 3, 2010, through August 18, 2011.on these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area. Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact TMC at 1-877-855-2867.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year 2010 American Eagle, American Tradition, Discovery, Revolution LE, and Model Year 2011 American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Classic, Discovery, Expedition, Providence, Revolution LE, and Southwind Class A motor homes equipped with Murray or Siemens brand circuit breakers. These circuit breakers have a non-conforming "spring clip" plug-in assembly that breaks or fails to provide sufficient force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panel board. This condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and potential damage to the panel board's electrical insulation. This could lead to fire, property damage, or personal injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the circuit breakers if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 25, 2011. Owners may contact Fleetwood owner relations at 1-800-509-3418.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 ERA motor homes manufactured from November 11, 2010, through July 13, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars." These vehicles are equipped with the wrong vehicle weight label. Noncompliance issue - weight information on the wrong format label Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2011. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585- 6939.
Airstream is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Avenue coaches manufactured from May 10, 2010, through July 29, 2011. The driver's and passenger's seat swivel mechanism locking pin could loosen and become disengaged from the swivel mechanism allowing the seat to swivel back and forth going down the road. This swiveling, could lead to a distraction that could cause a crash, resulting in personal injury to the vehicle's occupants. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2011. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-538-1268.
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH that are built with 2010 EPA-certified engines on Powerglide chassis. The exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor. Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire. Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models MM, K2, K3, Bus, Furion, Gladiator, and Metro Star, manufactured from September 29, 2010, through June 20, 2011, equipped with a Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL, or ISX diesel engine. The V-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Spartan is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge.
The safety recall began on September 12, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 5. Cummins recall campaign number is C1154. Spartan's recall campaign number is 11022.
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 Monaco Vesta and Holiday Rambler Trip recreational vehicles manufactured from May 28, 2010, through May 18, 2011. The fuse in the high beam headlight electrical circuit may blow under normal operating conditions disabling the headlights without warning, possibly resulting in reduced driver visibility. Reduced driver visibility increases the risk of a crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring and install an uprated fuse, free of charge. Navistar intends to send out an interim notice to owners if parts will not be available before October 14, 2011. Owners nay contact Navistar at 1- 877-466-6226. Navistar's campaign number is 11517.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Rubicon travel trailers manufactured from December 8, 2010, through July 15, 2011. These vehicles may have been manufactured with the exterior furnace vent not installed in the sidewall of the trailer. The furnace can run without the proper exhaust ventilation and release carbon monoxide to the interior of the unit. This could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. The heat build up from the exhaust can also result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the trailer to verify the furnace exhaust is present and install one if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on August 26, 2011. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Winnebago Access, Access Premier, Chalet and Model Year 2011 Itasca Impulse, and Impulse Silver motor homes manufactured from March 5, 2008, through April 28, 2011. These vehicles may have the potential for the propane supply hose to make contact with the metal door frame. Contact with the door frame may wear through the hose causing a propane leak, which could ignite and result in personal injury or death. Dealers will check to make sure the propane supply hose is not damaged and replace it if necessary and add a clamp to route hose away from any unfriendly surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2011. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2011 Seneca Class C motorhomes, series 36FK and 37FS, manufactured from May 18, 2011, through July 13, 2011. These vehicles may have insufficiently torqued boltssattaching the trailer hitch to the motorhome frame. Loose hitch bolts could result in the hitch separating from the frame, creating a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten up the hitch bolts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Carriage is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Cameo, Carri-Lite, model year 2010-2011 Royals, and model year 2009 Domani 5th wheel trailers with generator transfer switches. The generator transfer switch may not be manufactured or installed to the proper specification causing a potential for excessive heat build up inside the switch. If enough heat builds up inside the switch, the switch could melt and catch fire. Dealers will inspect the generator transfer switches and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Carriage at 1-574-642-3622.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Damon Tuscany, Astoria, and Essence recreational vehicles and model year 2011 and 2012 TMC Tuscany and Astoria recreational vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2009, through August 12, 2011. The circuit breaker for the windshield wiper motor is insufficient for the load. The breaker should have a 15 amp rating, however the vehicle was built with one rated at 10 amps. The windshield wiper will stop operating if the breaker trips due to a circuit overload. If this occurs, the driver's field of vision may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will exchange the breaker with a 15-amp one, free of charge. TMC has not provided an expected start date for the recall. Owners may contact TMC Warranty/Service Department at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's recall campaign number is RC000040.
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Phaeton, MY 2008-2010 Bus, and MY 2010 Allegro motorhomes equipped with Kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function. A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the chassis, is performing recall repairs and notification to owners. The owners were initially notified by DTNA on December 22, 2009, and a follow up notice was mailed to owners on July 20, 2011. Owners may contact DTNA Warranty Claims Department at 1-800-547-0712 or Tiffin Motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661 for more information.
Thor motor coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Windsport and Hurricane motor homes manufactured from September 3, 2010, through August 18, 2011.on these vehicles, the exhaust system is close to a vehicle storage compartment. Heat can build up in this area. Heat build up could result in a fire, property damage, personal injury or death. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to protect the storage compartment from the heat generated by the exhaust. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact TMC at 1-877-855-2867.
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.
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.
