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  • Recalls 4/15/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 15, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 4/8/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 8, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 4/1/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 1, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 3/25/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 25, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 3/18/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 18, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • The Trials of Troubleshooting

    One FMCA member shares the story of how he fixed an issue with his RV generator. By Steve Froese, F276276 I often receive emails from FMCA members asking me if…

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  • Recalls 3/11/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 11, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 3/4/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 4, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/26/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 26, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/19/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 19, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/12/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 12, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/5/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 5, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/29/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 29, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/22/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 22, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/1/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 1, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — December 2023

    Whether you’re spending the last stretch of 2023 in a sunny campground or in a winter wonderland, December is a time for happiness and cheer. That can mean different things…

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  • Recalls 12/18/23

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 18, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • What Lies Beneath

    Be sure to schedule or perform regular maintenance on your RV’s chassis — you’ll thank yourself later! By Steve Froese, F276276 I often emphasize the importance of RV maintenance. Most…

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  • Recalls 12/11/23

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 11, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 12/4/23

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 4, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/27

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 27, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/20

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 20, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/13

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 13, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/6

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 6, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 10/30

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 30, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 9/4 – 10/16

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from September 4, 2023, through October 16, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year,…

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  • Recalls 7/3 – 8/21

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from July 3, 2023, through August 21, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year,…

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  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — September 2023

    Now that the weather has finally cooled down a bit, we can prepare for the upcoming holidays and other delights the season brings. What are your plans for this fall?…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER INC. 23V-375: Certain 2023 East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake travel trailers. The furnace may not have been installed according to the installation instructions provided by…

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  • Consider The Source

    CONSIDER THE SOURCE   It’s easy to find information nowadays, especially online, but that doesn’t mean it’s reliable.   By Steve Froese, F276276   One can find information about everything…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-327: Certain 2023 Atlas motorhomes. The 16-gauge branch wires may be underprotected by a 20-amp fuse, which could allow the wiring to overheat in the event of a…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-327: Certain 2023 Atlas motorhomes. The 16-gauge branch wires may be underprotected by a 20-amp fuse, which could allow the wiring to overheat in the event of a…

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  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — June 2023

    ’Tis the season for mosquito spray, sunscreen, and summer heat. As you’re making travel plans, don’t forget to double-check that your A/C and fridge are working properly. And while you’re…

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  • Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING   By Steve Froese, F276276   I would like to introduce a reader email for discussion: “I have a 2014 Fleetwood Bounder 34B with a parasitic drain on…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-274: Certain 2023 Rangeline motorhomes equipped with certain Cummins EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and injection pump module (IPM) may not be properly…

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  • Recalls

    9299-5000 QUÉBEC INC. 23V-194: Certain 2020-2023 Hélio O2 travel trailers equipped with certain SDS2 two-burner drop-in cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-134: Certain 2021-2023 Atlas, Bambi, Basecamp, and Interstate travel trailers equipped with certain Suburban two-burner drop-in cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves…

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  • Tech Talk E-Newsletter — March 2023

    With March comes the vernal equinox, the return of Daylight Saving Time, and beautiful flowering plants. The beginning of spring is a great time to hit the road and make…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER INC. 23V-004: Certain 2022 East to West Entrada 24FM Type C motorhomes. The certification label incorrectly states there are six belted seating positions, when there are only four…

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  • Tricking Out Your Tech

    Tricking Out Your Tech   By Steve Froese, F276276   My wife and I are the proud owners of a Generation Z RV. Among other things, Gen Z embraces technology.…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM 22V-932: Certain 2017-2022 Basecamp 16 and 2021-2022 Basecamp 20 travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and metal frame of the entry door window may fail, potentially causing…

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  • Recalls

    ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY 22V-864: Certain 2022 Toyhauler 20-foot trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond…

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  • Safety Dance

    SAFETY DANCE   Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, so it’s best to prevent tragedy before it has the opportunity to occur. RV owners need to be aware of this…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER 22V-813: Certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Brookstone and Shasta Phoenix, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral and Chaparral Lite fifth-wheels. The floating cross member may not be installed incorrectly and may fail…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER, INC. 22V-694: Certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander and Leprechaun, and 2023 Coachmen Prism motorhomes. The auxiliary propane quick disconnect may be improperly tightened, which could result in a propane…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM 22V-595: Certain 2021-2022 Atlas, Bambi, Basecamp, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain two-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, potentially causing a propane leak…

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  • Recalls

    DRV SUITES 22V-649: Certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth-wheels. The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed. This may reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 22V-452: Certain 2022 Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, and Pottery Barn travel trailers. The 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, potentially causing the hub…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM 22V-595: Certain 2021-2022 Atlas, Bambi, Basecamp, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain two-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, potentially causing a propane leak…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 22V-452: Certain 2022 Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, and Pottery Barn travel trailers. The 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, potentially causing the hub…

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