Monday, February 27, 2017
RV RELATED RECALLS FROM NHTSA ON FEBRUARY 27, 2017 FOR HEARTLAND RV, SPRINTER VANS, FOREST RIVER, THOR MOTOR COACH, FORETRAVEL, PREVOST
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V090000
Manufacturer Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 603
Summary
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Cyclone and Road Warrior toy haulers equipped with a Furrion cook top. The liquid propane (LP) hose that is connected to the cook top may be angled incorrectly, causing excessive pressure on the hose fitting and the gas valve, potentially resulting in a propane leak.
Remedy
Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a flexible gas connector from the cook top to the LP hose, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.33.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V093000
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 15,338
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V095000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Palomino Columbus recreational vehicles equipped with the package to install an optional generator. The liquid propane (LP) supply hose for the generator may be too small, and, as a result, the stove may not have a sufficient supply of propane to keep the burner(s) lit.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct propane supply lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-3161. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-0201207-0317.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V096000
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,824
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tuscany, Tuscany XTE and Palazzo motorhomes. The windshield wiper systems on these vehicles may have been improperly installed or secured, causing the wipers to fail during operation.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper system, tightening the wiper nuts to the proper specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000128.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V098000
Manufacturer Foretravel, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Foretravel, Inc. (Foretravel) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Realm motorhomes. The brake pedal movement may be restricted in the pedal box, possibly preventing full brake application.
Remedy
Foretravel will notify owners, and dealers will reposition or modify the pedal box to allow the proper brake pedal travel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V102000
Manufacturer Prevost Cars, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 71
Summary
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2017 H3-45 and X3-45 motor coaches. These vehicles have steering arm levers that were incorrectly forged, possibly resulting in the steering arm levers cracking and failing.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering arm lever, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-05.
