Monday, March 06, 2017

 

RV RELATED RECALLS FROM NHTSA ON MARCH 6, 2017 FOR KEYSTONE RV, WINNEBAGO, ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY, TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, FOREST RIVER

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V106000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 64
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017 Dutchmen Coleman recreational trailers, model 2515RL. On these vehicles, the Federal Identification Tag indicates incorrect tire and rim size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners and will supply a corrected Federal Identification Tag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-277.


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V108000
Manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,058
Summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, repositioning and securing the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V110000
Manufacturer Aluminum Trailer Company
Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 16
Summary
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2017 bumper-pull Quest trailers equipped with the Stacker package and either three, 6000lb or two, 7000lb axles. In the affected vehicles, the trailer walls may flex and allow the lift platform to disengage from the safety lock. If this happens when the lifting chains are slack, the lift platform may unexpectedly drop.
Remedy
ATC will notify owners, and dealers will install a flange to prevent the lift from slipping out of the safety lock, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 18, 2017. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-574-773-2440. ATC's number for this recall is STKR-LIFT.


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V113000
Manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 284
Summary
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. A sticker on the tow hitch may list the incorrect weight capacity for the hitch. The sticker states a capacity of 10,000 lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, when the correct towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, with a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners and will supply a corrected weight capacity sticker, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-105.


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V117000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 98
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles, model CSFTFQ2817G-67 and Sandstorm recreational vehicles, model CSCT282GSLR-67. The liquid propane (LP) line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-02082017-0321.


NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V118000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 17
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.

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