NHTSA Issues RV Recalls

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:

AIRSTREAM, INC.

Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on Federal Label/ FMVSS 110

An incorrect axle rating can lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 172

Airstream is recalling certain 2024 Pottery Barn travel trailers. The rear axle weight on the federal certification label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

Airstream will mail corrected labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 4. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 877-596-6505 or 937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Distribution Panel Wire Unprotected From Battery

An unprotected wire increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,552

Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Aurora and Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery.

Dealers will reroute the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 15. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-4995. Forest River’s number for this recall is 203-1757.

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Incorrection Window Shade Installed Near Stove

A shade that comes into contact with a burner increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 33

Keystone is recalling certain 2024 Crossroads Sunset Trail 20SS, 253RB, 258RD, 272BH and 330SI travel trailers. A window roller shade may have been incorrectly installed near the stove, which can allow the shade to contact the burner.

Dealers will remove the roller shade and install the correct mini blind, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 24-454.

 

 

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