Government Issues Latest Recall List

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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

CRUISER RV

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label

The incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the crash risk.

Potential number of units affected: 264

Cruiser RV is recalling 2021-2022 hitch trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct GAWR listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 13. Cruiser will mail new labels to owners and dealers will replace them, free of charge. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920.

HEARTLAND RV

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the crash risk.

Potential number of units affected: 332

Heartland is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mallard Pathfinder trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars.” Heartland will mail new labels to owners, and dealers will replace them, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 13, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

KZ RV

Circuits Connected to Incorrect AMP Breaker

The wrong amperage circuit breaker may not provide adequate circuit protection, increasing the fire risk.

Potential number of units affected: 8

KZ RV is recalling certain 2022 Stratus and SportTrek trailers. The water heater and fireplace circuits were improperly connected to a 20-amp circuit breaker instead of a 15-amp circuit breaker. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 10. Dealers will replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. Owners may contact KZ RV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZ’s number for this recall is KZ-2021-06.

Winnebago Industries

Wire Harness Built Incorrectly

The loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the fire risk.

Potential number of units affected: 267

Winnebago is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 29. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 164.

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