Wednesday, April 23, 2014
RV RECALL: 2014 DUTCHMAN INFINITY & VOLTAGE 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: FRIGIDAIRE MICROWAVE OVEN MAY START ON IT'S OWN
Report Receipt Date: MAR 21, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V136000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,957
Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company
SUMMARY:
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Montana, 2014 Alpine, Big Sky, and Fuzion, and 2014 Dutchmen Infinity and Voltage fifth wheel trailers equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
REMEDY:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-204.
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 @ 10:44 AM
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
RV RECALL: 2013-2014 KEYSTONE MONTANA, 2014 ALPINE, BIG SKY & FUSION 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS, FRIGIDAIRE MICROWAVE MAY START ON IT'S OWN
Report Receipt Date: MAR 21, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V136000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,957
Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company
SUMMARY:
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Montana, 2014 Alpine, Big Sky, and Fuzion, and 2014 Dutchmen Infinity and Voltage fifth wheel trailers equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
REMEDY:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-204.
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 @ 9:37 PM
RV RECALL: 2014 REDWOOD TRAILERS BY CROSSROADS RV: FRIGIDAIRE MICROWAVE OVEN MAY START ON IT'S OWN
Report Receipt Date: MAR 20, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V134000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 181
Manufacturer: Crossroads RV
SUMMARY:
Crossroads RV is recalling certain model year 2014 Redwood trailers manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 22, 2013, equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
REMEDY:
Crossroads RV will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact Crossroads at 1-855-226-7496.
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 @ 8:24 PM
RV RECALL: 2014 LIBERO & SERENITY MOTORHOMES: DIM TAILLIGHTS
Report Receipt Date: MAR 25, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V188000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28
Manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles
SUMMARY:
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2014 Libero motorhomes, model L24CB, manufactured November 2013 through February 2014, and model year 2014 Serenity motorhomes, model S24CB, manufactured September 2013 through February 2014. The affected vehicles were built with taillight clearance lights with lower wattage bulbs. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
CONSEQUENCE:
The lower wattage bulbs may decrease the visibility of the motorhome and thus increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower wattage bulbs with new higher wattage bulbs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact Triple E at 1-204-325-4361. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#7842-1.
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 @ 7:19 PM
RV RECALL: 2014 KZRV SPORTSMEN TRAVEL TRAILER: AXLE UNDERSIZED, NEEDS REPLACEMENT
Report Receipt Date: MAR 25, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V141000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32
Manufacturer: KZRV, L.P.
SUMMARY:
KZRV, L.P. (KZ) is recalling certain 2014 Sportsmen, model S290IKSS, towable travel trailers manufactured November 4, 2013 through February 24, 2014. The affected trailers were built with axles not designed to accomodate the weight carrying capacity of the trailer.
CONSEQUENCE:
Overloaded axles may result in failure of the suspension or the axle, and/or tire blowouts, resulting in an increased risk of a crash or injury.
REMEDY:
KZRV, L.P. will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with ones that have the correct load capacity, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact KZRV L.P. at 1-800-768-4016.
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 @ 8:08 AM
RV RECALL: 2014 FOREST RIVER CRUSADER 5TH WHEEL TRAILER: SLIDE ROOM BRACKET MAY CONTACT TIRE
Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V140000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 94
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Crusader fifth wheel trailers, model CSF315RST, manufactured September 26, 2013, through March 3, 2014. In the affected trailers, the slide room actuator bracket may come into contact with the tire under certain road conditions.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement bracket that will adequately clear the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-862-3001.
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 @ 7:18 AM