Monday, October 29, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON OCTOBER 29, 2018 FOR FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, KZRV, WINNEBAGO, JAYCO, ENTEGRA, AIRSTREAM, ERWIN HYMER , GULF STREAM COACH, KEYSTONE RV, FOREST RIVER
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V677000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 58
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 FCCC MC motorhome chassis. The primary air line was incorrectly connected to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was connected to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air gauge lines for proper connection, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 24, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-793.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V681000
Manufacturer KZRV, L.P.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 335
Summary
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2017-2019 KZRV Sonic 190VRB travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) manifold may be located close to the axle tube, which can result in damage to the manifold, causing a leak.
Remedy
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the LP manifold, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-09.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V682000
Manufacturer Winnebago Towable
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,034
Summary
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Winnebago Minnie Drop recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas supply line may be missing p-clamps, allowing the supply line to contact the burner assembly on the refrigerator.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP supply line for melting, replacing and securing the line as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280, extension 5220.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V686000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 176
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Jay Flight travel trailers. The turn signal and brake lights were wired incorrectly causing the lights to work intermittently, preventing other drivers from knowing the intentions of the vehicle. 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
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will correctly wire the rear turn signals and brake lights to the 7-way trailer cord, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901408.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V689000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 24
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Precept and Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with 22.5 inch front wheels. The front wheel hub assembly may have wheel studs that were not properly heat treated.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the front wheel hub assemblies and studs, and replace the studs as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ford customers service at 1-866-436-7332 or Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V687000
Manufacturer Entegra Coach
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 251
Summary
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Aspire, Anthem and Insignia motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The park brake systems may not prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and Spartan Service Centers will replace the rear brake chambers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-855-589-9836 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V688000
Manufacturer Entegra Coach
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 95
Summary
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone and Insignia motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
Remedy
Entegra has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903409.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V690000
Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 103
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Airstream Atlas vehicles. In the event of a fire, the accordion screen door screen material may burn quicker than allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extensions 7401 or 7411.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V712000
Manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 172
Summary
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hymer Aktiv and Aktiv 2.0, Carado Axion and Banff and Roadtrek Simplicity, Simplicity SRT, Zion and Zion SRT motorhomes. The undermount generator may overcharge the auxiliary batteries, damaging them.
Remedy
Erwin Hymer has notified owners, and dealers will install a new internal voltage regulator into the generator, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V714000
Manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 605
Summary
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
Remedy
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install circuit protection, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 25, 2018. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-482-6456, extension 5208. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is 10112018.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V723000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,276
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-334.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V726000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 60
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante fifth wheels equipped with Latitude awnings. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect awning switches that do not prevent the awning motor from rolling out the awning while moving.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing awning switch for a switch with a dynamic brake function, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-333.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V733000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 26
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Primetime Impression fifth wheels, model MPF3000RLS-49. The side marker lights are not located in the correct spot, reducing visibility of the vehicle to other drivers. 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
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-0891.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V737000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,020
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Owners will be sent an interim notification to make them aware of the issue beginning in October 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.
