Monday, February 12, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018 FOR DRV SUITES, JAYCO, HIGHLAND RIDGE RV, ENTEGRA COACH, ECLIPSE RV, FOREST RIVER, LANCE CAMPER MANUFACTURING
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V491000
Manufacturer DRV Suites
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 7,465
Summary
DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Tradition, 2014-2016 Full House, 2006-2016 Elite Suites, and 2013-2016 Estates fifth wheel travel trailers. The affected vehicles have front side reflex reflectors located above the maximum height of 60". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
DRV has notified owners and will provide a new reflector to install in the correct location, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.05.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V072000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 81
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017, 2018 Eagle 333BHOK (EC) travel trailers. The safety chains on these vehicles are rated at 11,700 lbs, however the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 12,500lbs. In the event of a trailer detachment, the underrated safety chains may fail.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install safety chains that have a GVWR of 16,200lbs, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901372.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V073000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 461
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Eagle EA, EB, ED travel trailers. The Federal Labels and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 11,750lbs, when the actual GVWR is 11,700lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners and provide them with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901373.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V075000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 26
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018 Eagle travel trailers, model 333BHOK. The flame on the Furrion cook top can become inverted or go out when the furnace is turned on, however, liquid propane (LP) gas will continue to flow to the burners.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install two wood panels to prevent air from the furnace affecting the stove burners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 1, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901366.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V078000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 17
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V074000
Manufacturer Highland Ridge RV
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 84
Summary
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2018 Open Range light travel trailers, model 312BHS. The Federal Label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 5100lbs when the correct GAWR is 4400lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904374.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V077000
Manufacturer Entegra Coach
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 393
Summary
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aspire and 2017-2018 Insignia motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis. The air brake supply reservoir is less than 12x the combined volume of air for all service brake chambers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy
Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will replace the current air supply reservoir with one that has twice the capacity, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V079000
Manufacturer Eclipse Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 19
Summary
Eclipse Recreational Vehicles, Inc. (Eclipse) is recalling certain 2019 Attitude recreational trailers. These vehicles were equipped with tires that have the incorrect load range.
Remedy
Eclipse will notify owners, and dealers will install tires of the correct load rating, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2018. Owners may contact Eclipse customer service at 1-951-684-6868.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V080000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V081000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 34
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, models CAF3045RLLE, CAF304SR, CAF322DS and CAF392RD. These vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-0626.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V091000
Manufacturer Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,164
Summary
Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. (Lance) is recalling certain 2018 travel trailers, models 1985, 1995, 2185, 2155, 2295, and 2375. The battery on these vehicles may move within its compartment while the vehicle is in motion, causing the door to open and allowing the battery to fall out.
Remedy
Lance will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit strap kit to keep the battery from moving, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322.
