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 17V-187 involves certain model-year 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker to, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint. A notification schedule was not set as of press time. Contact Spartan at (800) 543-4277 or Entegra at (800) 517-9137.
Newmar Corporation
Recall 17V-195 involves certain model-year 2017-2018 Dutch Star; 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire; and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker to, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint. The recall was expected to begin May 21, 2017. Contact Spartan at (800) 543-4277 or Newmar at (800) 731-8300.
Recall 17V-229 involves certain model-year 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode, causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and rpm displays. Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed. The recall was expected to begin June 3, 2017. Contact Newmar at (800) 731-8300.
Spartan Motors USA
Recall 17V-160 involves certain model-year 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 Mountain Master chassis equipped with independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The ball joints on the independent front suspension modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. Spartan will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker to, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint. The recall was expected to begin March 24, 2017. Contact Spartan at (800) 543-4277.
Thor Motor Coach
Recall 17V-162 involves certain model-year 2014-2015 ACE, Hurricane, Challenger, Daybreak, Miramar, Outlaw, and Windsport motorhomes. The windshield wiper systems may have been improperly installed and secured, possibly causing the wipers to fail during use. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the wiper system as necessary. The recall was expected to begin May 13, 2017. Contact TMC at (877) 855-2867.
Recall 17V-163 involves certain model-year 2017 Aria 3601 motorhomes. The seat belts on the passenger-side sofa may be too short to fasten around passengers seated there. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt with a longer one. The recall was expected to begin May 7, 2017. Contact TMC at (877) 855-2867.
Recall 17V-166 involves certain model-year 2017 Chateau, Freedom Elite, and Four Winds motorhomes. The sofa may not have a seat belt for the middle seating position. TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a middle seat belt. The recall was expected to begin May 7, 2017. Contact TMC at (877) 855-2867.
Recall 17V-238 involves certain model-year 2017 Palazzo 36.1 and 36.3 motorhomes. The federal certification label indicates an incorrect front tire rim size. TMC will notify owners and provide corrected labels. The recall was expected to begin June 5, 2017. Contact TMC at (877) 855-2867.
Tiffin Motorhomes Inc.
Recall 17V-200 involves certain model-year 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The tow hitch and attached towed vehicle may detach from the motorhome under heavy loading or hard braking conditions. Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets. A notification schedule had not been set as of press time. Contact Tiffin at (256) 356-8661.
Recall 17V-232 involves certain model-year 2017 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering. Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean, and secure the ball joint. As of press time, a notification schedule had not been set. Contact Tiffin at (256) 356-8661.