Monday, May 29, 2017
RV RELATED RECALLS ON MAY 29, 2017 FOR KEYSTONE, FOREST RIVER, BISON, FORD, DUTCHMEN
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V316000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components STRUCTURE, TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 39
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Raptor fifth-wheel recreational trailers, model 428SP. The affected trailers have tires that may contact the outriggers.
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will cut a notch in the bottom side of the outriggers located above the tires on the door side of the unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-287.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V319000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 9
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Palomino recreational trailers, model PAT251RBSS. The Federal Placard does not list the correct tire size, tire pressure, and rim size information of ST205/75R14C tires requiring 50 PSI and a rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 11, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-05102017-0407.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V325000
Manufacturer Bison Coach, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 192
Summary
Bison Coach, LLC (Bison) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bison Horse Trailers, models Laredo, Premiere, Ranger, Silverado, Trail Boss and Trail Hand. These trailers contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information on the Certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Bison will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall will begin on June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Bison customer service at 1-574-658-4161. Bison's number for this recall is 9011.
Remedy
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V332000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,204
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V335000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 249
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutchmen Voltage trailers equipped with the Onan 5.5 generator option. The fuel line may have been clamped incorrectly to the generator.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will properly clamp the fuel line to the generator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 30, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-285.
