The National Highway Travel Safety Administration released new recalls for parts and recalls affecting RV units by Forest River, Airstream and Jayco today.
Read below for a list of NHTSA recalls affecting RV units issued this week:
Airstream
Bolts Securing Suspension Spring May Be Too Long
If the bolts carry the load rather than the bracket, it can cause them to break, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V391000
Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 35
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2020-2021 Airstream Interstate motorhomes equipped with VB suspension systems. The lock portion of the countersink bolts attaching the VB Suspension system to the vehicle may be too long preventing the panhard rod bracket from fully contacting the springs, resulting in bolts absorbing the load instead of the bracket.
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505.
Click here to read reports on more NHTSA recalls affecting RV units from past weeks.
Jayco
Front Brake Hoses May Contact Fender Liners
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V388000
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 666
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Entegra Qwest and Jayco Melbourne and Melbourne Prestige motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the fender liner on the front axle may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and Mercedes Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, and the fender liners will be modified, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Leaf Springs Provide Inadequate Suspension Support
Tires contact with the wheel well or surrounding structure may cause damage to the tire, or cause premature tire wear, and loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V385000
Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,409
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 North Point fifth wheel trailers. The leaf springs in the front and rear suspension of the vehicle do not provide adequate load support and may allow the tires to contact the surrounding structure under certain dynamic load conditions.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a rubber bump stop into the top sides of the axles, as well as inspect the suspension and replace any defective leaf springs as necessary. Tires with visible damage will be replaced as well. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901513.
Forest River
Cooler may Backfeed Current and Damage Appliances
A voltage overload may cause electrical damage and may increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V386000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 71
Summary
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 No Boundaries (NOBO) 10.5 and 10.6 travel trailers equipped with Dometic CFX3 Series chest refrigerators (models CFX3 35, CFX3 45, CFX3 55IM, CFX3 75DZ, CFX3 95DZ and CFX3 100). The protection device on the electrical circuit may fail when the refrigerator is connected to both AC and DC power, allowing the AC/DC power supply to back feed through some or all of the other appliances (such as the air conditioner, water pump, lights, furnace, etc.) that are connected to the 12V DC system. A voltage overload may result, causing DC appliances on the same circuit to fail.
Remedy
The remedy is still under development. This recall is expected to begin August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2, or Dometic customer service at 1-888-943-4905. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1189.
Improperly Spaced Landing Legs May Collapse
The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V382000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 370
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers, models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81,
VGF383V16-81 and VGF4007V-81. The fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2″ to 17 3/4″. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 81-1180.
Drawbar and Coupler may Fracture
The drawbars can fracture and fail during operation, potentially resulting in a loss of control or the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V380000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Components: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2016 Amera-Lite Cargo Van trailers, model ALD612SA. The thickness of the steel tubes used to manufacture the trailer’s drawbars may be insufficient for the vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River’s number for this recall is 24-1191.
