Monday, February 13, 2017
RV RELATED NHTSA RECALLS FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2017 FOR TOYOTA, FORD, JAYCO, FOREST RIVER, HIGHLAND RIDGE RV,
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V051000
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 72,847
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Toyota will begin notifying owners of the recall on February 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V053000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,792
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V056000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 25
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Eagle fifth-wheel recreational vehicles equipped with the dry camping option. In the affected vehicles, the LP manifold was mounted to the fifth wheel frame directly above the axle assembly and the suspension U-bolts. Impact from the axle can crack the LP manifold resulting in a propane gas leak.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the LP manifold, and inspect and replace the LP lines and fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903342.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V059000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 67
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston recreational vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) RV chassis. In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-01182017-0311.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V065000
Manufacturer Highland Ridge RV
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 148
Summary
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Open Range fifth-wheel vehicles. The axle hangers on the affected vehicles may puncture the riser tube wall, allowing the axle to shift and become misaligned.
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will weld on new hangers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 15, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904343.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V066000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 93
Summary
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Seismic and Seismic Wave fifth-wheel recreational trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes. In the affected vehicles, the break away switch may not be properly wired.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901344.
