The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline is (888) 327-4236.
Entegra Coach
Recall 16V-462 involves certain model-year 2015-2016 Aspire and Aspire TK motorhomes manufactured from July 14, 2014, to January 15, 2016, and built on Freightliner chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing deceleration ability. Daimler Trucks North America, the chassis manufacturer, will replace the throttle pedal. The recall began July 10, 2016. Contact Entegra at (800) 517-9137 or Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Recall 16V-463 involves certain model-year 2015-2016 Aspire and Aspire TK motorhomes manufactured from July 14, 2014, to January 15, 2016, and built on Freightliner chassis. The brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released. Daimler Trucks North America, the chassis manufacturer, will modify the affected brake assemblies. A notification schedule was not set at press time. Contact Entegra at (800) 517-9137 or Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Forest River
Recall 16V-465 involves certain model-year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured from June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016; 2015-2017 Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured from April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016; 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured from February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015; and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured from October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical module that controls the taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights, and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. The remedy was still under development at press time. The recall was expected to begin August 18, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners can call Forest River at (574) 206-7600; Isata owners can call Forest River at (574) 262-3474.
Recall 16V-472 involves certain model-year 2014-2016 Charleston motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, to December 10, 2015, and built on Freightliner chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing deceleration ability. Daimler Trucks North America, the chassis manufacturer, will replace the throttle pedal. The recall was expected to begin August 19, 2016. Contact Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Recall 16V-500 involves certain model-year 2015-2017 Orion motorhomes manufactured from January 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016, and Forest River Rev motorhomes manufactured from December 10, 2014, to June 30, 2016, and built on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Ram ProMaster chassis. The vehicles are equipped with a trailer tow lighting control module that may have a software error that can prevent illumination of the trailer brake lights during brake actuation. Ram dealers will replace the trailer tow light control module. The recall was expected to begin August 26, 2016. Contact Forest River at (800) 348-7440 or FCA at (800) 853-1403.
Kibbi LLC
Recall 16V-513 involves certain model-year 2015-2016 Renegade Vienna motorhomes manufactured from February 9, 2015, to June 1, 2016, and 2014-2016 Renegade Villagio motorhomes manufactured from March 4, 2013, to June 6, 2016. As the rear inner tires are being checked or filled, the valve stem extensions may be loosened inadvertently, resulting in a slow air leak. Kibbi dealers will replace the valve stem extensions. The recall began July 6, 2016. Contact Kibbi at (574) 966-0196.
Newmar Corporation
Recall 16V-478 involves certain model-year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured from January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015, and built on Freightliner chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing deceleration ability. Daimler Trucks North America, the chassis manufacturer, will replace the throttle pedal. The recall was expected to begin August 23, 2016. Contact Newmar at (800) 731-8300 or Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Recall 16V-481 involves certain model-year 2017 Ventana, Ventana VL, and Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured from November 1, 2015, to June 24, 2016, and built on Freightliner chassis. When the windshield wipers are turned off, the headlights may turn off as well; also, the wiper arms may stop in an incorrect location, blocking the driver’s view, and the wiper motor may stall when under load. Freightliner dealers will update the wiper software. The recall was expected to begin August 23, 2016. Contact Newmar at (800) 731-8300.
Recall 16V-501 involves certain model-year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire, and 2015 Essex motorhomes manufactured from December 12, 1997, to May 27, 2015, and built on Spartan chassis. The flexible exhaust tube may tear, allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials. Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. The recall was expected to begin August 29, 2016. Contact Newmar at (800) 731-8300 or Spartan at (800) 543-4277.
Recall 16V-512 involves certain model-year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured from December 4, 2015, to July 5, 2016. Front fascia wood trim may separate from the slideout and possibly contact the driver or a passenger. Newmar dealers will secure the trim with screws. The recall was expected to begin September 3, 2016. Contact Newmar at (800) 731-8300.
Thor Motor Coach
Recall 16V-468 involves certain model-year 2016 Tuscany XTE and Palazzo, and 2016-2017 Venetian motorhomes manufactured from September 9, 2015, to January 12, 2016. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle, causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen. Detroit Axle service centers, subsidiaries of chassis manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America, will modify the sway bar mounting. Contact Thor at (877) 500-1020 or Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Recall 16V-469 involves certain model-year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes manufactured from February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015, and built on Freightliner chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing deceleration ability. Daimler Trucks North America, the chassis manufacturer, will replace the throttle pedal. A notification schedule was not set at press time. Contact Thor at (877) 500-1020 or Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Recall 16V-492 involves certain model-year 2017 Outlaw motorhomes manufactured from January 15, 2016, to June 24, 2016. A label near the fuel fill station, warning operators not to smoke in the presence of flammable vapors, is missing. Thor Motor Coach will send labels to both owners and dealers. A notification schedule had not been set at press time. Contact Thor at (877) 500-1020.
Tiffin Motorhomes Inc.
Recall 16V-532 involves these model-year motorhomes: 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr; 2007-2010 Allegro Bay; and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze. The windshield wiper arms may break off. Tiffin dealers will replace the wiper arms. A notification schedule was not set at press time. Contact Tiffin at (256) 356-0261.
Winnebago Industries
Recall 16V-455 involves certain model-year 2014-2016 Winnebago Tour motorhomes manufactured from May 25, 2013, to November 25, 2015, and Itasca Ellipse motorhomes manufactured from May 25, 2013, to November 18, 2015, and built on Freightliner chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing deceleration ability. Daimler Trucks North America, the chassis manufacturer, will replace the throttle pedal. An interim notification was distributed to owners on July 8, 2016. Contact Daimler Trucks at (800) 547-0712.
Recall 16V-511 involves certain model-year 2017 Winnebago View and Itasca Navion motorhomes manufactured from November 16, 2015, to June 23, 2016. The grommet around the liquid propane line may not be properly sealed to prevent carbon monoxide and/or propane gas from entering the living quarters. Dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening. The recall began August 5, 2016. Contact Winnebago at (800) 537-1885.