Monday, May 15, 2017
RV RELATED RECALLS FROM NHTSA ON MAY 15, 2017 FOR SPRINTER VANS, KEYSTONE RV, FOREST RIVER, THOR MOTOR COACH, JAYCO, PREVOST, RAM TRUCKS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V272000
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 3
Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. During vehicle servicing, the affected vehicles received software updates that may conflict with some of the vehicle's computers.
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will update the affected control units on the vehicles, 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: 17V281000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 29
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 CrossRoads Volante trailers, model 310BH. The rear upper bunk may not be properly supported.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will add screws through the bunk supports into the wall studs, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-284.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V282000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 73
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V283000
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 186
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Venetian and Tuscany motorhomes equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Remedy
Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the manufacturer of the Freightliner chassis has notified the motorhome owners, and DTNA dealers will reroute the high pressure power steering hose to provide adequate clearance from the starter stud, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020. Thor's number for this recall is FL727A.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V290000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 13,049
Summary
Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather and Jay Flight fifth wheel recreational trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 30, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901349.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V296000
Manufacturer Prevost Cars, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 123
Summary
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2016-2017 H3-45 motor coaches. The affected vehicles have wiper arms that can crack where they mount to the wiper motor causing the wiper arms to bend or detach from the vehicle.
Remedy
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the windshield wiper mounts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 1, 2017. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-877-773-8678. Prevost's number for this recall is SR17-09.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V302000
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,021,279
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
