Monday, September 10, 2018
RV RELATED RECALLS ON SEPTEMBER 10. 2018 FOR KZRV, FOREST RIVER & COACHMAN, ROADTREK, WINNEBAGO & ITASCA, SPARTAN & ENTEGRA, FORD
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V526000
Manufacturer KZRV, L.P.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 61
Summary
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZ RV Sportsmen 333BHK Travel Trailers. The liquid propane lines on these vehicles are routed through the wheel well and may be damaged by road debris.
Remedy
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a steel plate to protect the propane supply line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-006.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V530000
Manufacturer KZRV, L.P.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 132
Summary
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZ RV Connect recreational trailers, model C261RL. The liquid propane lines on these vehicles are routed through the wheel well and may be damaged by road debris.
Remedy
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the propane supply lines away from the wheel well, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 12, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-07.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V527000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,582
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 22, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V528000
Manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected 33
Summary
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Roadtrek RS Adventurous XL, E-trek XL, RS Adventurous, and E-trek motorhomes equipped with a driver's side second row captain seat option. The diesel fuel tank may have been damaged while installing the second row seat pedestal.
Remedy
Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and Mercedes dealers will inspect the diesel fuel tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 2018-0010.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V529000
Manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 291
Summary
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (Erwin Hymer) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes equipped with a side-facing sofa. Installation of the sofa may have resulted in damage to the vehicle's rear brake line, possibly reducing braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and number 106, "Brake Hoses."
Remedy
Erwin Hymer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lines and the sofa bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2018. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-800-663-0066. Erwin Hymer's number for this recall is 2018-0012.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V532000
Manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,654
Summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, and Via motorhomes and Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes. The high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V538000
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 274
Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty K2 vehicles. The park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to 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 the Entegra motorhome owners, and Spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V568000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components STRUCTURE, SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,619,112
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 24, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
