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Dometic Recalls
UPDATE: Dometic Voluntarily Expands Refrigerator Recall
Dometic recently expanded its recall on a population of two-door refrigerators. The original recall included some two-door refrigerators manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003. The recent expansion of this recall now includes the same two-door refrigerators, manufactured between June 2003 and September 2006.
To find out if
your refrigerator falls within
either of the recalls, click on the
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Dometic Refrigerator Recall
Tiffin is recalling 3,597 motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Tiffin will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Tiffin at 256-356-8661. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-509
Showtime is recalling 4 MY 2000 Classic 53’ car trailers and MY 2001 Showhauler 30’ motorhomes equipped with Norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. Showtime is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or Showtime at 1-574-825-1130. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-511
K & D is recalling 2 MY 2006 KD 07005 and MY 2007 KD 70075 Class A recreational vehicles built on Winnebago chassis and equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles.” The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. K & D is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge . The recall is expected to begin on or about October 6, 2008. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or K & D at 574-537-1716. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-011, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-530
Damon is recalling 4,677 MY 2004-2006 Challenger, Daybreak, Intruder, MY 2004-2005 Escaper, Ultrasport, and MY 2005 Astoria and Astoria Waldorf motorhomes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Damon will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Damon at 1-800-860-3812. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-534
Monaco is recalling certain motorhomes for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” The middle side marker lights are non-reflective. The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility. Dealers will install a reflector at midpoint on the sides of the coach. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. 08V-539
Coachmen is recalling 34 MY 2008 Sportscoach Elite, Sportscoach Legend, and Sportscoach Pathfinder motorhomes equipped with SAF-Holland ADL Series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. Coachmen is working with Daimler Trucks and SAF-Holland to have a visual inspection of the ADL transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, SAF-Holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge. Owners may contact SAF-Holland at 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or Coachmen at 1- 219-825-8528. 08V-540
Cruiser RV is recalling MY 2003-2006 Cruiser and Land Roamer fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Cruiser RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Cruiser RV at 1-574-457-6472. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-541
Columbia is recalling 65 MY 2006-2007 Retreat (22′ and 32′) travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Columbia will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Columbia at 1-724-423-7440. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-545
Allen Camper is recalling 17 MY 2005-2007 Outpost Lite (251 FB, 261 FL, 271 BH, 281 BHSS, and 325 FKDS) travel trailers and MY 2006 Idle Time (2900 FRLSS) fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Allen Camper will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Allen Camper 1-580-857-2413. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-548
Jayco is recalling 410 MY 2008 Jay Flight G2 series 32BHDS travel trailers. Some neutral 120 volt wires may not be properly installed under the neutral buss bar set screw which may cause the wires to become loose. If this condition is not addressed, it could result in a fire, injury, or death. Dealers will inspect these travel trailers and, if necessary, properly secure the neutral 120 volt wires under the set screw. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-574-825-0608. 08V-549
Hy-Line is recalling certain recreational trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Hy-Line will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888- 446-5157 or Hy-Line at 1-574-294-1112. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-550
Forks RV is recalling 6 MY 2005 and 2007 Surrey travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Forks RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Forks RV at 574-825-7467. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-553
SunnyBrook RV is recalling 9,581 MY 2005-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. SunnyBrook RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or SunnyBrook RV at 1-574-825-5250. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-556
Recreation by Design is recalling 681 MY 2003-2007 Luxury Dreams travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Recreation by design will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Recreation by Design at 1-574-294-2117. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-557
Cache Camper is recalling 7 MY 2003-2006 pickup campers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Cache Camper will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Cache Camper at 1-907-745-4061. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-559
TL Industries is recalling 423 MY 2003-2006 Celebrity travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. TL Industries will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or TL Industries at 1-574-294-2117. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-561
Damon is recalling 43 MY 2006-2009 Daybreak and MY 2009 Daybreak Sport motorhomes built on Workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. Damon is working with Workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or Damon at 1-800-860-3812. 08V-562
Four Winds is recalling 49 MY 2007-2008 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes built on Workhorse recreational vehicle chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. Four Winds is working with Workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or Four Winds at 1-800-860-5658. 08V-565
Spartan is recalling 2,621 MY 2005-2009 K2, MY 2006-2009 MG, and MY 2007-2009 MM motorhome chassis equipped with Putnam hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer. Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm. Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 21, 2008. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. 08V-567
Cummings is recalling 42 MY 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet Express, MY 2006 Ford E250, GMC Savanna, Dodge Sprinter conversion vans, and MY 2007 Newmar Dutchstar motorhomes equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations in Motor Vehicles.” The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. Cummings is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Cummings at 1-763-498-7887. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-011, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-568
Cummings is recalling 42 MY 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet Express, MY 2006 Ford E250, GMC Savanna, Dodge Sprinter conversion vans, and MY 2007 Newmar Dutchstar motorhomes equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles.” The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. Cummings is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Cummings at 1-763-498-7887. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-011, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-569
Eclipse RV is recalling 98 MY 2007 Attitude recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Eclipse RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Eclipse RV at 951-684-6868. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-570
Winnebago is recalling 717 MY 2006-2009 Sightseer and Vista, Itasca Sunova and Sunstar motorhomes built on Workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. Winnebago is working with Workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. 08V-571
Winnebago is recalling 594
MY 2008-2009 Destination, Journey, Tour, Vectra,
and Itasca Latitude, Meridian, Ellipse, and
Horizon motorhomes equipped with SAF-Holland ADL
Series rear suspensions. In some instances the
transverse beam was not properly welded which
could result in a failure of the weld. If the
weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering
could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle
control, possibly resulting in a crash. In
addition, the transverse beam could drop to the
ground causing sparks that could cause a fire
hazard. Winnebago is working with Daimler
Trucks/SAF-Holland to have a visual inspection
of the ADL transverse beam performed. If a weld
defect is identified, SAF-Holland will provide a
service replacement kit that contains a new
transverse beam, all necessary installation
hardware, beam replacement, and instructions
free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler
Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, SAF-Holland at
1-231-773-3271, or Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
08V-573
RV Recalls, July–October 2010
Doubletree RV/Mobile Suites announced in
September 2010, two owners with model years
2008-2010 were interviewed by phone and alleged
a complete wheel separation (in which all eight
studs reportedly fractured and the wheel
separated from the vehicle) and a partial wheel
separation (in which some, but not all, of the
wheel studs fractured and, though the wheel
clamp had been compromised, this condition had
been detected and corrected before the affected
wheel had completely separated from the
vehicle). Double Tree RV has preliminarily
reported that their records indicate an
additional three complete or partial wheel
separations (total of five) have been reported
in the last 18 months (since September 2009).The
investigation is ongoing.
RV Recalls, May & June, 2010
Newell is recall certain model year 2010-2011
motor coaches manufactured from March 12, 2009
through March 29, 2010. The entry door may
suddenly open due to a wiring short. If this
occurred during travel it could cause driver
distraction, and/or allowing someone who is not
seated to fall out of the coach causing injury
or death. Dealers will add a safety interlock
system that removes all electrical power to the
door when the parking brake is released. This
service will be performed free of charge. The
safety recall began on May 19, 2010. Owners may
contact Newell at 1-888-963-9355.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year
2009 Jamboree Sport and Model Year 2010
Jamboree, Jamboree Sport, Tioga and Tioga Ranger
model 31N and Encounter model 32H Class A & C
motor homes manufactured from April 23, 2009
through March 17, 2010. The LPG supply lines for
the water heater and furnace that are routed
through a hole in the floor may become damaged
by sharp edges if unprotected. The damage LPG
supply lines may result in a propane gas leak
and could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect
the LPG supply lines, and install wire looms and
secure the supply lines as necessary free of
charge. The safety recall began on May 31, 2010.
Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509- 3418.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year
2010 Discovery model 40G and 40X class a motor
homes manufactured from November 25, 2009
through January 8, 2010 for failing to comply
with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly
Anchorages.” The seat belts located on the sofa
bed may not be adequately mounted for effective
occupant restraint. Lack of adequate seat belt
protection increases the risk of personal injury
in the event of a crash. Dealers will inspect
the sofa bed seat belt mountings and if
necessary reinstall them to a floor-mounted
location. This service will be performed free of
charge. The safety recall began on May 31, 2010.
Owners may contact Fleetwood RV at
1-800-509-3418.
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011
motor homes manufactured from October 13, 2009
through April 12, 2010. These motor homes may
contain a defective crimp connection in the
auxiliary battery cable assembly. The defective
connection may result in an inadequate
electrical connection or disengagement of the
cable. Resultant electrical arcing and
overheating may generate sufficient heat for
ignition of surrounding materials. Failure of
the connection may result in a vehicle fire. The
manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an
owner notification schedule for this campaign.
Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Keystone RV is recalling certain model year 2010
Raptor fifth wheel motorhomes manufactured from
September 25, 2009 through March 2, 2010. The
remote receiver is not compatible with the high
speed landing gear motor. If the motor is
operated in a binding situation, the remote
receiver may be damaged and overheat due to an
inadequate breaker and fuse protection and the
excessive current draw of the motor. Continuing
to operate the landing gear motor in this
condition will increase the risk of fire.
Keystone RV will notify owners and the vehicles
will be repaired free of charge. The safety
recall is expected to begin during July 2010.
Owners may contact Keystone RV at
1-866-425-4369. Keystone RV’s recall campaign
number is 10-141.
Keystone RV is recalling certain model year 2010
and 2011 Cougar High Country fifth wheels
manufactured from April 15 through May 3, 2010.
The rear bedroom is missing an egress window. In
the event an emergency evacuation is necessary,
not having the egress window will increase the
risk of personal injury. Keystone RV will notify
owners and the currently installed window will
be replaced with an egress window free of
charge. The safety recall began on June 1, 2010.
Owners may contact Keystone RV at
1-866-425-4369. Keystone RV’s recall campaign
number is 10-140. All the units were corrected
before being sold. Therefore, an owner letter
will not be issued for this campaign.
Keystone is recalling certain model year
2010-2011 residence travel trailers. A 30 amp
breaker was installed on the washer/dryer
circuit and it needs a 20 amp breaker. An
improper protected electrical circuit will
increase the risk of property damage and
personal injury. Dealers will replace the 30 amp
breaker with a 20 amp breaker free of charge.
The safety recall began on June 6, 2010. Owners
may contact Keystone customer service at
1-866-425-4369.
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2009
freedom spirit recreational vehicles
manufactured from march 12, 2009 through march
25, 2009 for failing to comply with the
requirements of part 567, “Certification.” The
federal label and tire loading information label
does not contain the correct tire information.
The labels list the wrong tire size. A consumer
could replace the tires with tires of an
incorrect size which may impact vehicle
performance and handling increasing the risk of
a crash. Dealers will mail to consumers the
correct tire information label. If the consumer
requires assistance installing the labels,
dealers will perform the installation free of
charge. The recall began on June 14, 2010.
Owners may contact the Dutchmen Warranty Service
Department at 866-869-1109.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010
View, View Profile, Itasca Navion, and Navion iQ
motorhomes manufactured from April 27, 2009
through January 21, 2010. These vehicles may
have a missing bolt in the driver and/or
passenger seats. If a bolt is missing, the seat
and/or seat belt may not function as designed in
the event of a crash, increasing the risk of
injury or death. Dealers will check for the
existence and torque of the seat bolts and
install and/or replace as necessary free of
charge. The safety recall began on June 30,
2010. Owners may contact Winnebago at
1-641-585-6939.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year
2010 Bounder, Bounder Classic, Fiesta, Southwind
and Terra Class A motor homes manufactured from
March 11, 2010 through March 30, 2010. These
motor homes were built on Workhorse Custom
Chassis and with General Motors gasoline engines
and equipped with Remy alternator. A low
resistance electrical short in the alternator’s
voltage regulator may occur. An electrical short
in the alternator may occur without warning
possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. Dealers
will inspect and replace the alternator if
necessary free of charge. Owners may contact
Navistar/Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Four Winds is recalling certain model year
2009-2011 Freedom Elite model 21C motor homes
manufactured from February 2009 through May
2010. These motor homes do not have the required
heat shield over the exhaust as specified by the
chassis manufacturer. Without the heat shield in
place heat is not properly dissipated around the
exhaust of the vehicle. This potentially could
result in a fire. Dealers will install a heat
shield between the exhaust and the residential
part of the motor home to dissipate any heat
accumulation. This service will be performed
free of charge. The safety recall is expected to
begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Four
Winds at 1-800-860-5658.
Forest River is recalling certain model year
2011 Salem and Wildwood travel and fifth wheel
trailers manufactured from October 2009 through
June 11, 2010. The temperature control mechanism
of the water heater may have been damaged during
installation in the unit. As a result, the
burner may flame up out of control when lit. The
excess flame outside of the burner chamber can
result in a fire in the RV trailer. Dealers will
repair or replace the water heater free of
charge. The safety recall is expected to begin
during July 2010. Owners may contact Forest
River at 1-574-534-6913.
Kongsberg Power Products systems (KKPS) is
recalling on behalf of Monaco coach certain
model year 2008-2010 motor homes manufactured
after April 2007, and equipped with pneumatic
and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies
supplied by KKPS. The drive pin which secures
the brake pedal arm to the balance assembly may
become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in
vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to
move out of position and interfere with throttle
pedal function. A reduction in braking or
interference with the throttle pedal could
result in a crash. KKPS is administering this
recall campaign entirely please see KKPS’ defect
report 09E-064. KKPS will replace the adjustable
brake pedal assembly free of charge. The safety
recall is expected to begin on or before July
15, 2010. Owners may contact KKPS at
1-610-454-9955.
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008
through 2011 recreation vehicle chassis
manufactured from June 17, 2007 through March
15, 2010 equipped with TRW INGEN3 intermediate
steering columns. The weld around the IGEN3
steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube
to the intermediate tube may be mislocated
(i.e., not fully over the seam created when the
tubes are pressed together.) Mislocated welds
may result in torsional and axial strength
falling below acceptable levels. This condition
could result in separation of the steering
column, loss of steering control and a vehicle
crash without warning. Spartan will notify
owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of
charge. The safety recall is expected to begin
on or about July 8, 2010. Owners may contact
Spartan at Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-5008 -
Option 5. Spartan’s recall campaign number is
10013.
Forest River is recalling certain model year
2010 Sunseeker and Lexington motor homes
manufactured from November 10, 2009 through June
17, 2010. These motor homes fail to comply with
the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
No. 302, “Flammability of Interior Materials.”
Failure to have the fabric treated with the
right flame retardant before shipping. The
fabric could burn faster and cause injury if a
fire occurs. Dealers will replace the slip
covers or the cushion if necessary. Also the
fabric will be treated with a flame retardant to
assure compliance. This service will be
performed free of charge. The safety recall is
expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may
contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7605.
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009
and 2010 vehicles manufactured from November
2009 through March 2010 and sold under the
Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Dodge brand
name. The spring plate which attaches the oil
filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may
crack. A crack in the spring plate may result in
engine oil leaking into the engine compartment
from the oil filler neck. Dealers will replace
the oil filler neck free of charge.
Mercedes-Benz USA is handling the Mercedes-Benz
and Freightliner Sprinter owner notification and
remedy for this campaign, and Chrysler is
handling the Dodge Sprinter owner notification
and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall
is expected to begin during September 2010.
Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter owners
may contact MBUSA, LLC at 1-877- 762-8276, and
Dodge Sprinter owners may contact Chrysler at
1-800-992-1997.
Keystone is recalling certain model year
2010-2011 Raptor fifth wheel trailers. The
propane hose for the slide room may contact the
tire and may become damaged as a result. A
propane leak in the presence of an ignition
source could result in a fire/and/or explosion
causing properly damage and/or personal injury.
Dealers will install a metal plate to prevent
the propane line from coming into contact with
the tire. The safety recall is expected to begin
during July 2010. Owners may contact Keystone
customer service at 1- 866-425-4369.
Fleetwood RV is recalling certain model year
2010 Encounter and model year 2011 Storm Class A
motor homes manufactured from December 16, 2009
through May 26, 2010. An emergency egress window
was not installed in the road side bedroom wall.
In the event of a fire or other emergency,
persons in the bedroom area must exit through
the door side bedroom emergency egress window or
through the forward entry door. If the entry
door and the door side bedroom emergency egress
windows are blocked, there is no way out of the
motor home increasing the risk of personal
injury. Dealers will remove the existing road
side window and replace it with an emergency
egress window. This service will be performed
free of charge. The safety recall is expected to
begin during July 2010. Owners may contact
Fleetwood Owner Relations at 800-509-3418.