Tuesday, October 23, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON OCTOBER 23, 2018 FOR NEWMAR, KEYSTONE RV, WINNEBAGO, SPARTAN CHASSIS, FOREST RIVER
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V650000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 123
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake pedal assembly may catch on the dash, preventing the brake pedal from fully releasing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Remedy
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V651000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,236
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Keystone Impact and Fuzion recreational trailers. The wiring for the electric brakes may contact the tires or wheels, causing damage to the wires, potentially reducing the trailer's braking ability.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring for damage, making repairs as necessary, install wiring protection and re-route the wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-330.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V659000
Manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 13
Summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019 Winnebago Horizon vehicles. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Remedy
Winnebago has notified owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 154.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V672000
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 10
Summary
Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V678000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,785
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
