Fire Forces Closure of La Mesa’s Sarasota Store
Multilocation dealership La Mesa RV Center announced the closing of its facility in Sarasota, Fla.
According to a press release, the facility housed one of the largest air-conditioned indoor RV showrooms in the state. A fire broke out in the facility during the morning of Oct. 19, causing smoke damage to RVs and the building, which required certain repairs and remodeling in order to reopen. The repairs and remodeling have been delayed and the facility cannot currently be used for its intended purpose, necessitating the closure.
“We regret having to close our store in Sarasota,” stated Jim Walters, president of La Mesa RV, “but our priority is to service our current and future customers in a first-class manner. Unfortunately, the repairs required and the timing to make them to the Sarasota facility did not allow us to provide the level of experience or service we want our customers to encounter. With our nearby location in Fort Myers, Florida, we are more than prepared to handle Sarasota area customers so that they can continue to enjoy the RV lifestyle while having a positive contact with La Mesa RV.”
Walters added, “We feel Sarasota is a good area for us to be in and we hope to return when the right opportunity and location are available. We have offered employment positions to many Sarasota employees at one of our other Florida facilities where opportunities exist. We thank those employees that are not able to make the move for their service and dedication.”
La Mesa RV Center will continue to operate 11 sales and service locations across the country including three locations in the state of Florida in Fort Myers, Port Saint Lucie and Sanford in the Orlando area along with multiple outlets in Arizona, California and New Mexico. For additional information, visit
www.lamesarv.com# posted by MICHAEL EIDSMOE @ 9:43 PM
By: RV PRO Staff
Monday, March 3, 2014
Forest River Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to buy the shuttle-bus assets of Supreme Industries Inc., a manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies and specialty vehicles.
In December 2013, management announced Supreme would exit the shuttle-bus business and divest the associated assets, according to a news release. Supreme said its long-term strategy is to focus on its core work truck and specialty vehicle markets.
Net proceeds from the sale of assets are estimated to be about $7 million dependent upon sales of buses before to close. A modest gain on the sale is anticipated and the proceeds will be used to fund a series of topline growth initiatives, capital expenditures and margin expansion projects, according to Supreme. The transaction is expected to close within thirty days.
“We are pleased to have reached a mutually beneficial agreement for the sale of our shuttle-bus assets to Forest River,” stated Mark D. Weber, Supreme’s president and chief executive officer.
“The bus market has become increasingly competitive and this business has been unable to achieve our profitable growth objectives,” he added. “This divestiture allows us to concentrate our resources on growing our work truck, specialty vehicle and trolley businesses.”
Forest River Inc., an Indiana-based Berkshire Hathaway Company, manufactures a full line of RVs, transit buses, shuttle buses and tour coaches.
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Report Receipt Date: FEB 07, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V045000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8
Manufacturer: Starcraft RV, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Starcraft RV, Inc. (Starcraft) is recalling certain model year 2014 Launch 17FB and 17SB travel trailers manufactured May 5, 2013, through December 9, 2013, and equipped with the extreme package option. There is incorrect tire size information printed on the federal labels. The tire information on the label states the tire size as 14C when it should be tire size 15C. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles."
CONSEQUENCE:
Installing a tire of incorrect size could result in excessive tire wear and may cause instability in towing of the travel trailer which could increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Starcraft will notify owners, and will provide a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Starcraft RV at 1-800-945-4787.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
# posted by MICHAEL EIDSMOE @ 8:33 AM
Report Receipt Date: FEB 05, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V038000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,453
Manufacturer: Four Wheel & Six-Pac Campers, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Four Wheel & Six-Pac Campers, Inc. (Four Wheel & Six-Pac) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 truck campers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 30, 2013, and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the truck camper at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Four Wheel & Six-Pac will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early April 2014. Owners may contact Four Wheel & Six-Pac at 1-530-666-1442 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
# posted by MICHAEL EIDSMOE @ 8:30 AM
Report Receipt Date: FEB 04, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V034000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,664
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
SUMMARY:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through November 15, 2013. During manufacturing, a tool may have damaged one of the brake hoses which may result in a leakage of brake fluid from the brake hose.
CONSEQUENCE:
Brake fluid leakage would result in a reduction of brake performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P03.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
# posted by MICHAEL EIDSMOE @ 8:28 AM
Report Receipt Date: FEB 04, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V033000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47
Manufacturer: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
SUMMARY:
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2014 Landmark Grand Canyon, Key Largo, Monterey, San Antonio, and Savannah fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured September 14, 2013, through January 17, 2014, and equipped with optional 17.5" wheels. The affected trailers were manufactured with incorrect information printed on the Federal Certification Label regarding the wheel specification. As such, the trailers do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119 "New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
CONSEQUENCE:
An incorrect label may result in owners attempting to replace the tires with the wrong size or fill the tires to the wrong tire pressure, which may increase the risk of tire failure and a crash.
REMEDY:
Heartland will notify owners, and will mail owners a corrected replacement label, free of charge. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-15.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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