SUMMARY:
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dutchmen Voltage recreational trailers manufactured August 6, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the ladder is not properly attached to the trailer, the ladder may detach while being used, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install the appropriate fasteners to properly secure the ladder to vehicle wall, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-242.
SUMMARY:
DS Corp DBA Crossroads RV (Crossroads RV ) is recalling certain model year 2016 Crossroads ReZerve travel trailers manufactured September 29, 2015, to November 2, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with 4400 pound axles but the Federal Identification Label states that the trailer has a 5200 pound axle.
CONSEQUENCE:
The operator may overload the trailer by following the label information, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, and thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
All of the affected travel trailers are quarantined on dealer lots and dealers will replace the 4400 pound axle with the correct 5200 pound axle, prior to the sale of the trailers. Owners may contact Crossroads RV customer service at 1-260-593-3850. Crossroads RV's number for this recall is 39.
SUMMARY:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
CONSEQUENCE:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
SUMMARY:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
CONSEQUENCE:
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67.
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