The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV manufacturers:
JAYCO, INC.
Windshield Wipers May Fail
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 37
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Jayco Seneca XT and Entegra Accolade XT motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Dealers will inspect and replace both front windshield wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed Jan. 20, 2023.
HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative
Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver’s visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Jayco Solstice and Entegra Expanse recreational vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system’s controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed Jan. 13, 2023.
FOREST RIVER INC.
Refrigerator Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 262
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
Dealers will install a 20-amp mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed Jan. 23, 2023.
