Government Issues RV Recalls

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity

Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 64

Forest River is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake travel trailers. The federal placard may have been printed with incorrect dry weight and cargo carrying capacity.

Dealers will replace the federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4.

JAYCO, INC.

Rear Caliper Bolts Not Tightened Correctly

A damaged wheel can result in a loss of tire pressure. A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak and reduce brake performance. Either condition increases the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 63

Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2024 Entegra Emblem, Vision, Vision XL, Jayco Alante, Precept, and Precept Prestige motorhomes, built on Ford F-53 chassis. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines.

Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect and tighten the rear caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged bolts will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2.

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES

Incorrectly Installed Spare Tire Carrier

A detached spare tire carrier and molle rack can become a road hazard, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 203

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cahaba motorhomes. The spare tire carrier and molle rack may be incorrectly installed on the rear van doors, which can cause them to detach while the vehicle is in transit.

Dealers will replace the hardware kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23.

 

Condensation Pan Overflow May Cause Fire

Water in the electrical connections can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 242

Tiffin is recalling certain 2020-2023 Breeze motorhomes. The condensation pan under the refrigerator may overflow and leak into the Molex electrical connections on the floor.

Dealers will relocate the Molex connectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26.

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

Generator Set Fuel Hose May Cause Gas Leak

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,536

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Travato, 2021-2023 Solis, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and injection pump module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2.

 

Loose Mounting Hardware on Solar Panels

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,313

Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The solar panel mounting hardware may loosen, which can cause the solar panel to detach from the vehicle.

Dealers will install adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28.

 

 

 

 

 

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