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Tech Talk: Recalls

July 1, 2018
Tech Talk: Recalls

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.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Recall 18V-251: Certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured from November 11, 2015, to February 7, 2018, and built with air disc brakes and spring suspension. The rear disc calipers may have been mounted incorrectly, reducing brake effectiveness. Expected recall start: June 15, 2018. Daimler recall number: FL-767. Daimler Trucks, (800) 547-0712.

Forest River Inc.

Recall 18V-232: Certain 2018 Salem Cruise Lite travel trailers — model SMT282QBXL-OR — manufactured from September 20, 2017, to March 15, 2018. The federal placards may incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 psi; correct pressure is 65 psi. The recall began April 13, 2018. Forest River recall number: 22-0693. Forest River, (503) 831-5413.

Recall 18V-233: Certain 2017-2019 Coachmen Crossfit motorhomes — models CFB22CF, CFB22CFEB, CFB22D, CFB22DF, and CFB22DFEB — manufactured from January 6, 2017, to April 2, 2018. The federal placard incorrectly lists a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the rear axle that exceeds the GAWR assigned by the chassis manufacturer. The recall began April 25, 2018. Forest River recall number: 225-0699. Forest River, (574) 825-8590.

Recall 18V-234: Certain 2018-2019 FR3 motorhomes — models F3A29DSF, F3A30DSF, and F3A32DSF — manufactured from November 29, 2017, to March 30, 2018, and certain Georgetown motorhomes — models GTA24W3F, GTA30X3F, GTA31B3F, GTA31L5F, GTA31R5F, GTA34P7, GTA369XLF, GTA36B5F, GTA36D7, GTA377XLF, GTA378XLF — manufactured from November 29, 2017, to April 3, 2018. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving. Expected recall start: June 4, 2018. Forest River recall number: 68-0700. Forest River, (574) 206-7600.

Recall 18V-249: Certain 2018-2019 Coachmen Spirit travel trailers, model SBT2963BH, manufactured from January 19, 2018, to April 4, 2018; and model SBT2342BH, manufactured from February 26, 2018, to April 13, 2018. The outdoor cooktop may have been installed without a propane quick disconnect. If such a cooktop is placed in the vehicle while connected to the propane supply and the propane hose is in the “on” position, users may be exposed to carbon monoxide. and escaping propane may increase the risk of fire.  Expected recall start: June 15, 2018. Forest River recall number: 220-0691. Forest River, (574) 825-8205.

Gulf Stream Coach Inc.

Recall 18V-243: Certain 2016-2018 Conquest motorhomes — models 6314, 6316, 6317, 6320, 63111 — and BTouring Cruiser motorhomes — models 5291, and 5316 — manufactured from November 20, 2015, to February 13, 2018. Intermediate side marker lights were not installed, and front and rear side-marker lights are spaced more than 30 feet apart, exceeding the maximum allowed distance. Expected recall start: May 2018. Gulf Stream recall number: 04172018. Gulf Stream, (800) 289-8787.

K.Z. Inc.

Recall 18V-241: Certain 2019 Connect travel trailers, model C241RLK, manufactured from March 28, 2018, to April 9, 2018. The trailers were incorrectly equipped with a 15/20-amp circuit breaker instead of a 15/15-amp breaker. Expected recall start: June 15, 2018. K.Z. recall number: KZ-2018-03. K.Z., (800) 768-4016, extension 154 or 153.

Newmar Corporation

Recall 18V-236: Certain 2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured from June 2, 2017, to October 12, 2017. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing connections to overheat. Expected recall start: June 12, 2018. Newmar, (800) 731-8300.

Recall 18V-245: Certain 2016-2017 Ventana, 2015-2016 London Aire, and 2013-2017 Dutch Star motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis. When switching headlights from low beam to high beam, the low-beam headlights go out instead of both beams being illuminated. Expected recall start: June 17, 2018. Newmar, (800) 731-8300.

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