Monday, January 09, 2017
RV RECALLS FROM NHTSA FOR JANUARY 9, 2017 FOR TRIPLE E, JAYCO, KEYSTONE AND DUTCHMEN
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V897000
Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 18
Summary
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2017 Serenity S24CB recreational vehicles manufactured June 1, 2016 through November 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the circuit wire leading from the coach's power system to the battery is incorrectly connected to a 150 amp fuse, however, the wire is only rated for a maximum load of 120 amps.
Remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wires at the fuse holder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2017. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA #8495-1.
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V905000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 680
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured August 10, 2015, to March 15, 2016. The wiring for the entrance steps may be incorrectly installed, and as a result, the steps may unexpectedly retract.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the entrance step wiring, correcting the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903340.
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V908000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,582
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Keystone Carbon and Raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 Fuzion and Dutchmen Voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-274.
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.
