Your recreational vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a certified dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death.
What is a recall?
When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a recreational vehicle or item of RV equipment creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle or equipment at no cost to the consumer.
NHTSA releases its most recent list of recalls each Monday.
It should be noted that RV recalls are related to vehicle safety and not product quality. NHTSA has no interest in an air conditioner failing to cool or slide out failing to extend or retract—unless they can be directly attributed to product safety.
NHTSA announced 29 recall notices during August 2022. These recalls involved 18 recreational vehicle manufacturers—Forest River (5 recalls), Cruiser (2 recalls), Tiffin (2 recalls), Jayco (2 recalls), Pleasure Way (2 recalls), Newmar (2 recalls), Grand Design (2 recalls), Starcraft (1 recall), Highland Ridge (1 recall), Heartland (1 recall), Alliance (1 recall), Ember (1 recall), Winnebago (1 recall), KZRV (1 recall), Vanleigh RV (1 recall), Keystone (1 recall), Thor Motor Coach (1 recall), Man Cave RV (1 recall), and Bowlus (1 recall).
Forest River
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers.
The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Forest River
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce brake function.
Dealers will inspect and properly install the axle if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 9, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River’s number for this recall is 10-1539.
Forest River
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Viking, Clipper, and VTREC camping trailers. The pull-out bunk bed may not be laminated and therefore not support weight as intended, causing the pull-out bunk to fail.
Dealers will inspect the bunk(s) for lamination and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 10, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River’s number for this recall is 120-1540.
Forest River
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 69-1538.
Forest River
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Prime Time Tracer TRT26KSS travel trailers. The tail light may be located too close to the water heater exhaust, which can cause the tail light lens to melt and the light to become inoperative.
Dealers will install a flush mount tail light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River’s customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River’s number for this recall is 48-1541.
Cruiser
Cruiser RV (Cruiser) is recalling certain 2022 Shadow Cruiser travel trailers. The Federal certification label shows the incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Cruiser will send out replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owners notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cruiser at 1-574-206-7920.
Cruiser
Cruiser RV (Cruiser) is recalling certain 2022 MPG, Hitch, Radiance, Stryker, 2022-2023 Embrace, Shadow Cruiser, and Twilight travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2022. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920.
Tiffin
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 Midas motorhomes. The center marker light was not installed, which could limit visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”
Dealers will relocate the back-up camera and install a center marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-125.
Tiffin
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 Zephyr, 2022-2023 Phaeton, Allegro Breeze and Allegro Bus motorhomes equipped with a Powerglide chassis. The chassis fuse can overheat while the motorhome is in motion, possibly causing the dash display to go blank and the engine to stall.
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 04, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin’s customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-126.
Jayco
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jayflight, Jayflight SLX, North point, Pinnacle, and Seismic travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco’s customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901578.
Jayco
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2022 Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Melbourne, Redhawk, and Entegra Coach Odyssey vehicles. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning fabric, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco’s customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903578.
Pleasure Way
Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. (Pleasure Way) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau TS motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.
Dealers will install a dedicated fused relay for the fridge and relabel the circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 15, 2022. Owners may contact Pleasure Way’s customer service at 1-800-364-0189.
Pleasure Way
Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. (Pleasure Way) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent and Tofino motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.
Dealers will relabel the DCF4 circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2022. Owners may contact Pleasure Way’s customer service at 1-800-364-0189.
Newmar
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 03, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Newmar
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 03, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Grand Design
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910031.
Grand Design
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling 2022-2023 Momentum fifth wheels. The electric ramp door cut-off switch may allow for continuous power to the ramp door, which can cause the door to fall.
Dealers will replace the door mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design custom service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910032.
Alliance
Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2023 Paradigm and Valor travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect for any weld separation and replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at (574) 226-0140.
Ember
Ember Recreational Vehicles, INC (Ember) is recalling certain 2022 Overland series trailers, model numbers 191MDB, 190MDB, 170MBH, and 170MRB. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Dealers will replace the LP quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 05, 2022. Owners may contact Ember’s customer service at 1-844-732-4204.
Winnebago
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Voyage travel trailers. The welded seam on the fabric may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and replace the awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.
KZRV
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Connect, Confluence, Durango, Durango Gold, Sonic, Sportsmen, Sportsmen Classic, Sportsmen Sportster, SportTrek, Spree Escape, and Venom travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and replace the awnings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV’s number for this recall is KZ-2022-04.
Vanleigh RV
VLRV, LLC (Vanleigh RV) is recalling certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV’s number for this recall is VL-105.
Starcraft
Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter, Super lite Maxx, and Super Lite travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Starcraft’s customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Starcraft’s number for this recall is 9902578.
Highland Ridge
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2022 Mesa Ridge, Mesa Ridge S-lite, Mesa Ridge XLT, Olympia, Olympia Lite, Olympia Sport, Open Range, Open Range Light, Open Range Roamer, Range Lite, Range Lite Air, Silverstar, Silverstar S-lite, and Silverstar XLT trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Highland Ridge’s customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Highland Ridge’s number for this recall is 9904578.
Heartland
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 2, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Keystone
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Colorado, Voltage, Yukon, Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Retreat, Springdale, Sprinter and 2022-2023 Keystone Bullet travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will repair or replace the awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 22-434.
Thor Motor Coach
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau, and 2022 Geneva motorhomes. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealer will repair or replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 16, 2022. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867.
Man Cave RV
Dynamite Manufacturing DBA Man Cave RV (Man Cave RV) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toy Haulers, size 10 feet to 46 feet, equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2022. Owners may contact Man Cave RV customer service at 1-480-357-3863.
Bowlus
Bowlus Road Chief LLC (Bowlus) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Terra Firma and Endless Highways Performance Edition trailers. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2022. Owners may contact Bowlus’ customer
Please Note: This is the 43rd in a series of posts relating to RV Manufacturers Recalls
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