Forest River Inc. has announced three NHTSA recalls.
The first is recall 15V-726, which involves certain model-year 2016 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown motorhomes and Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit motorhomes manufactured from August 7, 2015, to October 22, 2015, and built on Ford chassis. The potential number of affected units is 217.
Because of an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of park and into reverse without applying the brakes. If a vehicle is shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, unintended movement of the vehicle may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable. The recall was expected to begin in late December 2015. For more information, contact Ford customer service at (800) 392-3673.
The second is recall 15V-771, which involves certain model-year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, and Dynamax motorhomes manufactured from January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015, and equipped with Atwood On-Demand Water Heaters (models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW). The potential number of affected RVs, including the aforementioned motorhomes, is 489.
Water heaters in the affected units have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot-water supply tap. Overheated water may result in the release of steam, potentially scalding the operator.
Forest River will notify owners. At press time, the remedy was still being developed. The recall was expected to begin in mid-January 2016. For more information, contact Forest River customer service at (800) 348-7440 or Atwood customer service at (574) 264-2131.
The third is recall 15V-798, which involves certain of the following motorhomes:
Coachmen — 2009 Aurora, 2010-2014 Encounter, and 2009-2014 Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit
Forest River — 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2009 Encore, 2014 FR3, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, and 2009-2014 Solera
Georgie Boy — 2008-2009 Cruise Master
Sportscoach — 2009 Elite
The potential number of affected motorhomes is 9,608.
The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert Components Coach Step double and triple electric steps, which use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. The bolt may fracture, allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Forest River will notify owners. Dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism. For more information, contact Forest River customer service at (574) 389-4600 or Lippert Components customer service at (574) 537-8900.
Newmar Corporation has announced two NHTSA recalls.
The first is recall 15V-747, which involves certain model-year 2014-2016 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured from September 10, 2013, to August 18, 2015, and equipped with Atwood On-Demand Water Heaters. The potential number of affected vehicles is 90.
In the affected vehicles, the water heater valve may not be properly set; as a result, the water and gas valve may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot-water supply tap. Overheated water may result in the release of steam, potentially scalding the operator.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to eliminate the scald hazard. The recall was expected to begin in early January 2016. For more information, contact Newmar customer service at (800) 731-8300.
The second is recall 15V-752, which involves certain model-year 2004-2007 Essex motorhomes manufactured from March 24, 2003, to March 7, 2007; 2005-2007 London Aire motorhomes manufactured from May 30, 2005, to October 23, 2006; and 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured from January 19, 2006, to February 27, 2007, and built on Spartan chassis. The potential number of affected vehicles is 465.
In the affected motorhomes, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system. The recall was expected to begin in early January 2016. For more information, contact Newmar customer service at (800) 731-8300 or Spartan Motors at (800) 543-4277.
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) has announced two NHTSA recalls.
The first is recall 15V-719, which involves certain model-year 2016 Ace, Challenger, Hurricane, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes manufactured from July 14, 2015, to October 16, 2015, and built on Ford chassis. The potential number of affected units is 209.
Because of an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of park and into reverse without applying the brakes. If a vehicle is shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, unintended movement of the vehicle may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall began in November 2015. Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable. For more information, contact TMC customer service at (877) 500-1020.
The second is recall 15V-745, which involves certain model-year 2011-2016 TMC Challenger, Citation, Hurricane, Tuscany, and Windsport; 2011-2012 TMC Astoria, Avanti, and Chateau; 2011-2014 TMC Daybreak; 2011-2015 TMC Outlaw and Siesta; 2014-2015 TMC Miramar; 2012 TMC Four Winds; 2008-2011 Damon Astoria, Daybreak, Outlaw, and Tuscany; 2008-2012 Damon Challenger; 2008-2010 Damon Essence; 2009-2011 Damon Avanti and Four Winds Chateau, Citation, Four Winds, Hurricane, Siesta, and Windsport; 2009-2010 Four Winds Dorado, Dutchmen, Magellan, and Mandalay; 2009 Four Winds Fun Mover and Presidio motorhomes. The potential number of affected motorhomes is 12,656.
The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert Components Coach Step double and triple electric steps, which use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. The bolt may fracture, allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable. Unstable entry and exit steps may increase the risk of injury.
Thor Motor Coach will notify owners. Dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism and will replace all of the affected bolts. For more information, contact TMC customer service at (877) 855-2867.
Winnebago Industries Inc. has announced NHTSA recall 15V-758, which involves certain model-year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes and 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from March 20, 2014, through November 6, 2015, and equipped with Atwood On-Demand Water Heaters (models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW). The potential number of affected vehicles is 257.
In the affected vehicles, water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot-water supply tap. Overheated water may result in the release of steam, potentially scalding the operator.
Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy was still under development at press time. For more information, contact Winnebago customer service at (641) 585-3535 or Atwood customer service at (574) 264-2131.
Each of the following recalls affects 15 or fewer motorhomes. For more information, visit www.recalls.gov.
Forest River: Recall 15V-742 involves certain model-year 2016 Coachmen Mirada motorhomes, model MDA31FWF, manufactured from August 21, 2015, to October 2, 2015, which may have a parking brake problem. Contact Forest River customer service at (574) 293-1581.
Newmar: Recall 15V-727 involves certain model-year 2012-2013 Essex motorhomes manufactured from March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire motorhomes manufactured from March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on Spartan chassis. On the affected vehicles, the ABS modulation valve may fracture, impacting operation of the air brakes. Vehicles previously repaired as a result of NHTSA recall 13V-392 are not affected. Contact Newmar customer service at (800) 731-8300 or Spartan customer service at (800) 543-4277.
Newmar: Recall 15V-797 involves certain model-year 2016 King Aire motorhomes manufactured from March 9, 2015, to September 14, 2015, which may be missing an emergency exit window over the driver’s-side dinette table. Contact Newmar customer service at (800) 731-8300.
REV Recreation Group (formerly Allied Recreation Group): Recall 15V-751 involves certain model-year 2016 Fleetwood Southwind 34A, 36L, and 32VS motorhomes equipped with Atwood On-Demand Water Heaters (model OD50), which are the subject of the recall. For more information, call (877) 546-9074.
Winnebago Industries Inc: Recall 15V-749 involves model-year 2008 Aspect, 2010 Vista, and 2012 Vista motorhomes equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts, which are the subject of the recall. Contact Ricon customer service at (800) 322-2884.