Monday, December 12, 2016

 

RV RELATED RECALLS FROM NHTSA FOR DECEMBER 12, 2016: ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY, THOR MOTOR COACH, GRAND DESIGN

SUMMARY:
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Bumper Pull seven or eight foot wide Toy Hauler trailers manufactured October 1, 2015, to October 31, 2016. The fuel tank may have been attached to the sub frame without rivnuts, and as a result, the mounting bolts may loosen and the fuel tank may detach.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the fuel tank becomes loose and detaches from the vehicle, a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
ATC will notify owners and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-574-773-2440. ATC's number for this recall is ARVFTANK.


SUMMARY:
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes, models 40DX, 40KQ, 40RX, 42GX, 42WX, 44MT, 45AT and 45LT, manufactured April 11, 2013, to October 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the keyless entry module and cause an electrical short. 
CONSEQUENCE:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will seal the area around the keyless entry module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000123.


SUMMARY:
Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge. 
CONSEQUENCE:
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910008.

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