NHTSA Issues Recalls for Forest River, Winnebago

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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

Forest River Inc. is recalling certain of its 2019-2020 Georgetown GTA34H5F motorhomes. The rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly routed against the metal burner chamber of the refrigerator. If the LP line contacts the burner assembly, the hose may melt, causing a gas leak and the increasing the risk of a fire.

The remedy is that Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the LP line away from the burn chamber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 206-7600. This recall potentially effects164 units. Forest River’s number for this recall is 68-1125.

Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain of its 2020 Adventurer motorhomes. When using 30-amp service, the heat coil may not disengage when the Power Control System (PCS) calls to stop the air conditioner power. If the heat coil does not disengage with the air conditioner, heat can increase in side the unit increasing the risk of fire.

The remedy is that Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install a blocking diode at the air conditioner unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at (641) 585-6939. This recall potentially impacts 212 units. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 161.

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