Monday, September 25, 2017
RV RELATED RECALLS FROM NHTSA ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 FOR HOLIDAY RAMBLER, FLEETWOOD, PRIME TIME, FOREST RIVER
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V538000
Manufacturer REV Recreation Group
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 37
Summary
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta and Fleetwood Jamboree motorhomes. Wires within the generator junction box may have been improperly stripped before being connected.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will properly strip and reconnect the junction box wires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 29, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170823REV.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V551000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 60
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time Tracer recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may not list the correct tire pressure information of 65 PSI and 448 kPa. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0514.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V552000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 88
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515.
