Saturday, September 17, 2005
NEW PRODUCT LINES FOR DTI
DTI RV Parts & Appliances has announced they have added several new product lines. Sea Tech quick connect plumbing fittings and tubing, Go Power inverters and solar battery chargers, Nordic remanufactured cooling units, Marinco Park Power detachable electric systems and JCJ vent screen protectors.
Trey Miller, VP Sales & Marketing commented, “These lines were added due to overwhelming dealer requests. We feel that these products fit well with our current mix and we look forward to long mutually beneficial relationships with each of the new manufacturers.”
DTI RV Parts & Appliances is the leading wholesale parts distributor in the Recreational Vehicle Industry. Supplying over 60,000 parts, appliances and components from over 250 brands and manufacturers to dealerships and service centers from locations throughout the United States. www.dtiparts. com.
Trey Miller, VP Sales & Marketing commented, “These lines were added due to overwhelming dealer requests. We feel that these products fit well with our current mix and we look forward to long mutually beneficial relationships with each of the new manufacturers.”
DTI RV Parts & Appliances is the leading wholesale parts distributor in the Recreational Vehicle Industry. Supplying over 60,000 parts, appliances and components from over 250 brands and manufacturers to dealerships and service centers from locations throughout the United States. www.dtiparts. com.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / TALON
2006
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V384000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 01, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 72
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE DISC.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: JAYCO REPLACED THE RIMS WITH A WHITE STEEL RIM. JAYCO HAS REPAIRED ALL UNITS INVOLVED.
Model/Build Years:
JAYCO / TALON
2006
Manufacturer : JAYCO, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V384000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 01, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 72
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE DISC.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: JAYCO REPLACED THE RIMS WITH A WHITE STEEL RIM. JAYCO HAS REPAIRED ALL UNITS INVOLVED.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
COACHMEN / ADRENALINE
2005
COACHMEN / SOMERSET
2005
Manufacturer : COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V394000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 09, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 806
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16 ALUMINUM
Model/Build Years:
COACHMEN / ADRENALINE
2005
COACHMEN / SOMERSET
2005
Manufacturer : COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V394000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 09, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 806
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16 ALUMINUM
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR
2002-2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE
2002
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V391000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 02, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16" ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Model/Build Years:
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR
2002-2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE
2002
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V391000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 02, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16" ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
RECALL
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR
2002-2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE
2002
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V391000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 02, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16" ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Model/Build Years:
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR
2002-2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE
2002
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V391000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 02, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED WITH A 16" ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
COUNTRY COACH EXPANSION
An increase in recreational vehicles rolling off the line at Country Coach facilities in Junction City, Ore., will mean a 38% increase in smog-related emissions into the atmosphere, according to a report in the Register Guard. An ongoing minor plant expansion – as compared with a 74-acre boom the company plans in future years – will add three painting stalls and a smaller cabinet finishing bay. Plant officials said they've avoided the kind of controversy that Monaco Coach Corp., based in nearby Coburg, encountered six years ago when it added new painting stalls. In that case, residential neighbors sued Monaco for $33 million, and they settled only after the company agreed to install $2 million in pollution control devices and pay immediate neighbors who were unable to sell their houses for market value. Country Coach is building its new building containing the paint stalls in the middle of its property instead of along the property line, spokesman Matt Howard said. "Our paint booths are set back on our properties in the middle of our operations. They are not bordering directly any residential areas," he said. Country Coach's new painting building is expected to be up and running by next summer. It will allow the plant to increase its production by 30%, Howard said. In papers filed with the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority, the company said that with the booths, it would boost production by 324 coaches annually, bringing the total produced at the plant to 1,246 a year. The company will not be required to place burners or other pollution control devices on the new stalls, but will instead be required to use paints formulated to release lower amounts of chemical into the air. Air pollution officials are not requiring the plant to take other steps to reduce pollutants, because the cost of cleaning the air with burners or other scrubbing devices would be at least $29,900 per ton of pollutants emitted. The air agency determined that that figure would not be economically feasible for the company. "$10,000 per ton is the upper limit," said Max Hueftle, the air authority's environmental engineer. Despite rising gasoline prices, the company says that demand for its RVs is strong. Country Coach serves the luxury end of the RV market. Separate from the paint-booth additions, Country Coach is planning a long-term expansion on 74 acres of farmland next to its complex.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
RECALLS
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
SKYLINE / ALJO RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / FREESTYLE
2006
SKYLINE / LAYTON RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / NOMAD RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / RAMPAGE
2006
SKYLINE / TRAILBLAZER
2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V386000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 31, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
SKYLINE / ALJO RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / FREESTYLE
2006
SKYLINE / LAYTON RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / NOMAD RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / RAMPAGE
2006
SKYLINE / TRAILBLAZER
2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V386000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 31, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Model/Build Years:
SKYLINE / ALJO RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / FREESTYLE
2006
SKYLINE / LAYTON RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / NOMAD RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / RAMPAGE
2006
SKYLINE / TRAILBLAZER
2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V386000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 31, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Make / Models :
Model/Build Years:
SKYLINE / ALJO RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / FREESTYLE
2006
SKYLINE / LAYTON RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / NOMAD RAMPAGE
2005-2006
SKYLINE / RAMPAGE
2006
SKYLINE / TRAILBLAZER
2006
Manufacturer : SKYLINE CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V386000
Mfg's Report Date : AUG 31, 2005
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65
Summary: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE RIM MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence: THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.