RV Manufacturers on Government Recall List

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

BRAXTON CREEK RV

Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,384

Braxton Creek is recalling certain 2022 Bushwhacker, Bushwhacker Plus and Free Solo travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Dealers will install a plug in place of the quick disconnect, and replace the quick disconnect when available, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Braxton Creek customer service at 1-260-768-7932.

CRUISER RV

Protective Cover Missing from 12-Volt Mini Breaker

Electrical arcing between the exposed studs and nearby aluminum ducting can increase the fire and injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 29

Cruiser is recalling certain 2022 Shadow Cruiser trailers. The 12-volt mini breaker cover for the slide out was not installed during production, leading to exposed studs that could cause electrical arcing.

Dealers will inspect the 12-volt mini breaker for the slide out, and install a cover, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920.

GRAND DESIGN RV

Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 34,021

Grand Design is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910029.

HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Protective Cover Missing from 12-Volt Mini Breaker

Electrical arcing between the exposed studs and nearby aluminum ducting can increase the fire and injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 69

Heartland is recalling certain 2022 Sundance trailers. The 12-volt mini breaker cover for the slide out was not installed during production, leading to exposed studs that may cause electrical arcing.

Dealers will inspect the 12-volt mini breaker for the slide out, and install a cover, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

JAYCO INC.

Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak

A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 36

Jayco is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey recreational vehicles. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 22V-089.

 

Storage Compartment May Melt from Exhaust Heat

A storage compartment that melts can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 332

Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jayco Precept motorhomes. The heat shield beneath the storage compartment may not be long enough, which can allow the heat from the exhaust system to melt the storage compartment.

Dealers will extend the heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES

Loose Wiring May Cause Fire

Unsecured wiring increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 243

Tiffin is recalling certain 2021-2022 Tiffin Cahaba motorhomes. The wiring for the 110-volt electrical system may have been installed improperly, resulting in unsecured wiring.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-123.

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES

Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 207

Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

WINNEBAGO TOWABLE

Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 877

Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2022 Winnebago Voyage, Micro Minnie and Micro Flex travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago’s number for this recall is CAM0000023.

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