Government Issues RV Recalls

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Incorrectly Installed Furnace May Cause Gas Leak

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 258

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra and East to West Silver Lake travel trailers. The furnace may have been installed incorrectly, causing the cold air return to invert the cooktop flame and resulting in a gas leak inside the cabin.

Dealers will pull out the furnace as intended to allow for proper cold air return, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5.

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Missing Backer Board Behind Cabinet

A missing backer board may cause the wardrobe slide room to extend out of the opening, increasing injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 632

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Arcadia travel trailers. The backer board behind the cabinet for the wardrobe may not have been installed during production.

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, install steel brackets to stop the slide room when opening, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18.

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES

Loose Seat Belt Attachment/FMVSS 210

A loose seat belt attachment may not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,328

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago Shell, 2021-2023 Winnebago Inspire, 2022-2023 Winnebago Vista, Adventurer, Forza, Journey and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes. The seat belt attachment may have been improperly tightened. As such these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 210 standards, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”

Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat belt attachment fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16.

 

 

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