Government Agency Issues RV Recalls

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:

EARTHROAMER, LLC

Fuel Tank May Be Overfilled and Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7

EarthRoamer is recalling certain 2022-2023 LTi motorhomes. The auxiliary fuel tank control module may unexpectedly pump fuel into the primary fuel tank, which can cause the tank to overflow and leak fuel.

EarthRoamer will install new firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in February. Owners may contact EarthRoamer customer service at 720-304-3174.

FOREST RIVER INC.

Slide Room Bolt May Puncture Tire and Cause Crash

A punctured tire can cause vehicle control loss, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 45

Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The tire may contact the slide adjustment bolt and puncture the tire.

Dealers will replace the slide adjustment bolt and install a shackle kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-4995. Forest River’s number for this recall is 205-1735.

 

Control Arm Failure May Cause Control Loss

Vehicle control loss can increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 10

Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Concord motorhomes. The lower control arm bracket may fail and cause the axle to rotate or detach, resulting in vehicle control loss.

Dealers will replace the lower control arm mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 210-1734.

FORETRAVEL INC.

Loss of Power Steering Assist

A sudden power steering assist loss can increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 17

Foretravel is recalling certain 2023 Realm FS605 and Realm Presidential FS605P vehicles. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in power steering assist loss.

Foretravel will work with the chassis manufacturer, Shyft Group, to replace the steering gears free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 800-955-6226.

 

 

 

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