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Recalls

October 19, 2018
Recalls

Daimler Trucks North America

Recall 18V-522: Certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia chassis built from February 9, 2017, to July 30, 2018. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture, which would result in loss of steering control. Recall start: October 6, 2018. Daimler Trucks recall number: FL-784. Daimler Trucks, (800) 547-0712.

Recall 18V-525: Certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Business Class M2 chassis built from January 2, 2017, to July 9, 2018. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can reduce brake effectiveness. Recall start: October 6, 2018. Daimler Trucks recall number: FL-783. Daimler Trucks, (800) 547-0712.

Erwin Hymer Group North America

Recall 18V-528: Certain 2017-2018 Roadtrek E-trek, E-trek XL, RS Adventurous, and RS Adventurous XL motorhomes built from June 21, 2017, to February 3, 2018, and equipped with a driver’s-side second-row captain seat option. The diesel fuel tank may have been damaged during installation of the second-row seat pedestal. Recall start: September 2018. Erwin Hymer recall number: 2018-0010. Erwin Hymer, (800) 663-0066.

Recall 18V-529: Certain 2015-2018 Roadtrek Zion motorhomes built from February 12, 2015, to June 20, 2018, and equipped with a side-facing sofa. Sofa installation may have damaged the rear brake line, possibly reducing braking performance. Recall start: September 2018. Erwin Hymer recall number: 2018-0012. Erwin Hymer, (800) 663-0066.

Forest River Inc. 

Recall 18V-527: Certain 2019 Coachmen Adrenaline and Forest River Work and Play toy haulers; 2018-2019 Forester and XLR travel trailers; and 2018 Rockwood travel trailers. The Lippert Components awning may deploy while moving. Adrenaline and Work and Play: (574) 825-6302. Forester: (574) 206-7600. XLR: (574) 642-0432. Rockwood: (574) 642-4053. Lippert: (574) 538-4514.

Recall 18V-534: Certain 2019 Prime Time Avenger and Tracer travel trailers manufactured from July 2018 to August 2018 and equipped with a Greystone oven. The oven may be missing a diverter, which can cause the countertop to get extremely hot. Prime Time, (574) 862-1025.

Recall 18V-545: Certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express travel trailers manufactured from July 2018 to August 2018. The breakaway safety switch was not wired to a constant power source; therefore, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and the brakes may not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. Coachmen Freedom Express, (574) 825-8657.

Recall 18V-550: Certain 2017-2019 Salem, 2017-2019 Vibe, 2014-2019 Wildcat Maxx, and 2017-2019 Wildwood travel trailers manufactured from August 2013 to August 2018. The breakaway safety switch was not wired to a constant power source; therefore, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and the brakes may not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. Forest River, (503) 831-1200.

K.Z. Inc.

Recall 18V-526: Certain 2018-2019 Sportsmen 333BHK travel trailers built from October 31, 2017, to July 10, 2018. The propane lines are routed through the wheel well and may be damaged by road debris. Recall start: October 6, 2018. K.Z. recall number: KZ-2018-06. K.Z., (800) 768-4016, extension 154 or 153.

Recall 18V-540: Certain 2017-2019 Durango, Sidewinder, and Venom fifth-wheels manufactured from January 11, 2017, to August 9, 2018. The federal certification label incorrectly lists tire size as ST235/80R16G. It will be replaced with a label with the correct size of ST235/85R16G. Recall start: October 8, 2018. K.Z. recall number: KZ-2018-08. K.Z., (800) 768-4016.

Recall 18V-530: Certain 2018-2019 Connect C261RL travel trailers, built from May 1, 2017, to July 20, 2018. The propane lines are routed through the wheel well and may be damaged by road debris. Recall start: October 12, 2018. K.Z. recall number: KZ-2018-07. K.Z., (800) 768-4016, extension 154 or 153.

Newmar Corporation

18V-505: Certain 2018 Essex and Mountain Aire, 2017-2018 London Aire, and 2017-2019 Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis and manufactured from March 10, 2017, to January 31, 2018. The brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen and reducing braking performance. Recall start: October 1, 2018. Newmar recall number: 18V-353. Newmar, (800) 731-8300.

18V-518: Certain 2018-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana, and Ventana LE motorhomes manufactured from January 10, 2018, to April 6, 2018. Latch rods may be improperly adjusted on entry doors, allowing the door to open during travel. Recall start: October 5, 2018. Newmar, (800) 731-8300.

Spartan Motors USA

Recall 18V-538: Certain 2018-2019 Spartan Specialty Vehicles K2 motorhome chassis built from November 16, 2017, to July 27, 2018. The park brake systems may not prevent the vehicle from moving if parked on a grade. Recall start: September 2018. Spartan recall number: 18023. Spartan, (800) 543-5008.

Thor Motor Coach

18V-507: Certain 2017-2018 Aria and certain 2017-2019 Venetian motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis manufactured from February 21, 2017, to June 12, 2018. The brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen and reducing braking performance. Thor’s recall number: RC000159. Freightliner’s recall number: FL772. Thor, (877) 855-2867.

Winnebago Industries

Recall 18V-532: Certain 2012-2013 Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes built from November 28, 2011, to August 28, 2012, and certain Winnebago Era, Via, and View motorhomes manufactured from February 17, 2011, to June 28, 2012. The high-pressure propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak. Winnebago recall number: 151. Winnebago, (800) 537-1885.

Recall 18V-546: Certain 2016-2019 Adventurer, Aspect, Era, Fuse, Grand Tour, Journey, Paseo, Tour, Travato, Trend, Via, and View motorhomes manufactured from November 18, 2014, to July 13, 2018. The auxiliary solar charging port is not fused, which could increase the risk of a fire. Winnebago, (800) 537-1885.

Recall 18V-547: Certain 2018-2019 Intent motorhomes manufactured from May 8, 2017, to August 2, 2018. The cabinet mirror over the driver’s seat may not be properly secured. Winnebago, (800) 537-1885.

 

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