Monday, August 06, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON AUGUST 6, 2018 FOR KEYSTONE RV TRAILERS, FOREST RIVER TRAILERS, NEWMAR MOTORHOMES, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM COACH CHASSIS, FOREST RIVER & COACHMAN MOTORHOMES, JAYCO MOTORHOMES, ENTEGRA MOTORHOMES, JAYCO TRAILERS, RAM TRUCKS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V429000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 20
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Summerland recreational trailers, model 2020QB. The Federal Identification Label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect tire rim size of 15X6, when the correct rim size is 15X5. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification" and can create a safety risk.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-324.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V436000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 326
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V438000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 930
Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V442000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 512
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCL Chassis equipped with V-Ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-776.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V444000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 43
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V445000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 124
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903403.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V446000
Manufacturer Entegra Coach
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 49
Summary
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Emblem and Vision motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper's ability to clear the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Remedy
Entegra has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903403.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V449000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 202
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk recreational trailers. The screws that secure the ladder steps to the ladder rail may break, which can cause occupants to fall.
Remedy
Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the #8 screws with heavier #10 screws, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901404.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V450000
Manufacturer Entegra Coach
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 58
Summary
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Entegra Odyssey, Qwest, Aspire, Insignia, Anthem, and Cornerstone motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V451000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 49
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903405.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V486000
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components STRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,149,237
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
