BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H tires, sizes LT235/85R16 120 Q Load Range E and LT245/75R16 120 Q Load Range E, are being recalled. These tires may develop a separation at the tread/belt edge. Tread/belt separation of the tire while the vehicle is in use can result in rapid air loss which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Owners will be notified by BF Goodrich and Uniroyal, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact the Tire Consumer Care line at 1-800-637-5527.
Entegra is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Anthem and Aspire and model year 2012-2013 Cornerstone motor homes manufactured from April 19, 2011, through June 22, 2012. The windshield wiper arm can detach from the vehicle. If this occurs, the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shaft attaching the arm to the wiper linkage, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 26, 2012. Owners may contact Entegra at 1-800-945-4787.
Navistar is recalling one model year 2008 Safari Simba diesel recreational vehicle manufactured on June 29, 2007, equipped with Bosch hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance. Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash. Navistar will notify the owner, and an authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealer will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 20, 2012. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 F-650 and F-750 vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012 through March 16, 2012. The clear and black primer may be missing on certain windshields which may result in an insufficient bond between the glass and cab structure. An insufficient bond may result in a separation of the windshield from the cab, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and inspect the windshield for urethane adhesion, and replace or reinstall the windshield as required, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 12S33.
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Berkshire and Charleston motorhomes, equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These switches may experience heat related failures when exposed to elevated electrical loads associated with RV use in higher ambient temperatures. The failure may lead to an increased risk of electrical damage to other appliances. Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch increases the risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2007 Greyhawk Class C motorhomes; model year 2008 and 2010 Seneca Class C motorhomes; model year 2009 and 2011 Eagle Fifth-wheel; 2010 Recon fifth-wheel; and model year 2008-2010 Designer fifth wheel vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2006, through August 13, 2010 for an improper electrical connection at the buss bar on the Iota-brand transfer switches installed in the vehicles. An improper electrical connection at the buss bar could lead to overheating and melting of the transfer switch, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or death. Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Crossroads is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Hampton travel trailersmanufactured from June 11, 2009, through November 2, 2010, equipped with Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) furnaces. The furnaces were produced with a defective gas control valve which can stick in the open position. If the gas valve sticks in the open position, gas could leak out and, in the presence of an ignition source, result in a fire. Crossroads will notify owners, and dealers will repair the furnaces, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Crossroads Warranty Service Department at 1-855-226-7496.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012Cougar 26SAB and 29RES recreational vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2009, through October 24, 2011. The rear bumper, which holds the spare tire assembly, may experience metal fatigue causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle. Over time, the bumper may fail and/or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury and property damage. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement kit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-178.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Sydney recreational vehicles manufactured from July 10, 2012, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured with two carbon monoxide detectors and no smoke detector. In the event of a fire, the lack of a fire detector can lead to an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install, as necessary, a fire detector, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in August 2012. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's recall campaign number is 12-179.
Crossroads is recalling certain model year 2013 Crossroads Cruiser recreational trailers, manufactured from April 19, 2012, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Loading Information Label and the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label. Thus, 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." An inaccurate label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications which could lead to a tire failure which may result in personal injury or property damage. Crossroads will notify owners and provide corrected labels. Owners may contact Thor industries at 1-937-596-7965 or Crossroads at 1-260-593-2866.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel. If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. Dutchmen has notprovided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance. Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash. FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler Trucks recall campaign number is FL-628.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone ) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bullet Premier 31BHPR travel trailers, manufactured from April 2, 2012, through July 24, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Loading Information Label and the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label. Thus, 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." An inaccurate label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications which could lead to a tire failure which may result in personal injury or property damage. Keystone's recall number is 12-180. Keystone will notify owners and provide corrected labels. The recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Keystone RV Company at 1-574-535-2100.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance. Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler Trucks' recall campaign number is FL-628.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 Breckenridge brand travel trailers manufactured from May 26, 2009, through May 2, 2012, and equipped with Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) furnaces. The furnaces were produced with a defective gas control valve which can stick in the open position. If the gas valve sticks in the open position, gas could leak out and, in the presence of an ignition source, result in a fire. Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the furnaces, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Breckenridge Warranty Service Department at 1-800-223-2376.
And the fine print: Please note, this is an extract of the official government recall list including items that we feel are of direct interest to the RVing community. There may be other equipment or vehicles on the list not included here.
