NHTSA Publishes New Recalls for RV Parts

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shared a new round of recalls this week affecting some Forest River and Grand Design RV units.

Read below for details on the recalls circulated Monday, June 29:

Grand Design

Underbody Wiring Harness Connector May Short

If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V362000

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 22,797

Summary

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.

Remedy

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring connectors up to prevent water intrusion, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design’s customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910020.

 

Forest River

Furnace May Not Be Properly Secured Inside Cabinet

If the furnace moves within the cabinet, it may detach from the exhaust vent, possibly causing a build up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V360000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Components: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 169

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor recreational trailers equipped with a specific 30K BTU furnace. The furnace may not have been properly secured inside the furnace cabinet, allowing it to move freely inside the cabinet.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and verify the exhaust vent connections, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 29th, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2. Forest River’s number for this recall is 47-1175.

Fender Liner May Damage Brake Line

Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V363000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 375

Summary

Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 29, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1177.

Propane Gas Line may be Damaged by Sharp Edges

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V377000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Components: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 59

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cherokee Wolf Pack toyhaulers, model CKF325PACK13. The propane gas line may be routed around sharp edges which may cause a propane leak.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will reroute the propane line and/or replace it if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 5, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 73-1182.

 

Newell Coach

Trim Cover May Detach and Block Brake Pedal

If the cover piece becomes lodged under the brake pedal, the ability to stop the coach may be impacted, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V367000

Manufacturer: Newell Coach Corp.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 42

Summary

Newell Coach Corp. (Newell) is recalling certain 2020-2021 P50 motor coaches. The decorative cover for the center console column may be knocked loose by the driver’s foot, allowing the piece to become lodged under the brake pedal.

Remedy

Newell will notify owners and request the owners remove and discard the decorative cover. Dealers will install a replacement apron cover, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 13, 2020. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355. Newell’s number for this recall is 124.

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