The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issues recalls for the following vehicles:
Daimler Vans USA will recall certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connecting screws on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe may not have been correctly tightened. If the connecting screws are not properly tightened, hot gases may leak from the EGR pipe increasing the risk of a fire.
Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will renew the screw connection and the flange seals on the exhaust gas recirculation pipe free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2020. This recall potentially affects 4,424 vehicles. Owners may contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3AGROHR.
Forest River announces recall of certain 2020 Crusader CSF395BHL recreational trailers. The rear ladder may block the window on the rear wall, preventing the window from being used as an emergency exit. If the rear window cannot be used to exit the vehicle during an emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear window free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 18, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 862-1025. This unit potentially affects 20 units. Forest River’s number for this recall is 49-1137.
Forest River has also recalled certain 2020 Cedar Creek trailers. The residential stove may have been installed too close to the window valance, potentially resulting in a fire. Fire can result in injury.
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the fabric valance with a non-combustible valance and reposition the stove to prevent the start of a fire, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 21, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (260) 593-4000. The potential number of units affected by this recall is 184. Forest River’s number for this recall is 20-1136.
Triple E Recreational Vehicles has announced the recall of certain 2020 Serenity S24CB, Wonder W24FTB, W24MB, W24RTB and Unity U24CB, U24FX, U24IB, U24MB, U24RL and U24TB motorhomes. The copper propane tubing or the propane hoses for the LP appliances may be twisted and/or kinked. The twist or kink may result in a propane leak and increase the risk of a fire.
Triple E has notified owners and dealers will inspect and correct the copper tubing and rubber hose installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at (877) 992-9906. The potential number of vehicles this recall affects is 237. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#9599-1.
