The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
Jayco
Axle Spindle Weld Failure
If the wheel/spindle assembly separates from the axle tube, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: To Be Determined
Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fifth Wheel Northpoint 387RDFS(LZ) recreational trailers. The welds on the axle spindle may fail, causing the wheel/spindle assembly to break away from the axle tube.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 28, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 617-776-0344. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901526.
Newmar Corp.
Cook Stove Valves May Leak Gas
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 710
Newmar is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bay Star and Ventana, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020 Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Kountry Star and Super Star and 2021 Bay Star Sport motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The stove’s saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is 20E 071.
REV Recreation Group
Bedlift Motor Gear Failure May Allow Bed to Extend
A bed frame that drops can increase the risk of injury.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 208
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2021 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, Pace Arrow LXE, Bounder, and Southwind and Holiday Rambler Armada, Endeavor, Nautica, Navigator, and Vacationer motor homes. The primary gear of the bed lift motor may fail, allowing the bed frame to drop.
REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the bed lift motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 12, 2021. Owners may contact REV customer service at 800-509-3417. REV’s number for this recall is 201109REV.
Thor Motor Coach
Cook Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 190
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motor homes, equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 18, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000207.
Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Wire Harness May Chafe, Causing Tail Light Failure
Loss of tail light illumination could reduce the vehicle’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,149
Triple E is recalling certain 2018-2020 Serenity S24CB, 2018-2021 Unity U24MB, U24FX, and 2020-2021 Unity U24RL motor homes. When the vehicle is driven with the fresh water tank partially filled, the fresh water tank bracket can shift side to side, resulting in the chassis wire harness getting chafed, resulting in a loss of tail lights.
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to resolve the issue, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 7, 2020. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 877-992-9906. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#9835-1.
Winnebago Industries
Bedlift Motor Gear Failure May Allow Bed to Extend
A bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 242
Winnebago is recalling certain 2021 Revel, Vista, and Adventurer motor homes. The power bed motor may experience an internal gear failure, causing the bed to extend prior to the safety strap engaging.
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power bed motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 641-585-6939 or 800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 164.
