Monday, July 02, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON JULY 2, 2018 FOR COACHMAN & SHASTA TRAILERS, FOREST RIVER & COACHMAN MOTORHOMES, FOREST RIVER TRAILERS, STARCRAFT & JAYCO 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V354000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 237
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral, Chaparral Lite and Brookstone, and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas bottle ring on these trailers may not have a deep enough pierce punch to bind the metal strap, possibly resulting in the LP bottle detaching.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new LP bottle rings, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-0738.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V357000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 479
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V361000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 30
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildcat recreational trailers. These trailers were equipped with Load Range D tires instead of Load Range E tires.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the five tires and rims, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0750.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V362000
Manufacturer Starcraft RV
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 51
Summary
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2019 Starcraft Telluride fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
Remedy
Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-800-945-4787. Starcraft's number for this recall is 9902385.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V364000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 612
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Eagle, Eagle HT, NorthPoint, Pinnacle, Talon and Seismic fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The strap that secures the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle may separate from its buckle and no longer secure the propane tank.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane tank securing strap with a new strap that has the correct crimping, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901385.
