NHTSA Releases its Most Recent Installment of RV Recalls – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy.
Winnebago Towable is recalling 1,211 2022 Micro Minnie FLX and Hike travel trailers. The mounting hardware may come loose, allowing the solar panel to detach. Dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 15. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago’s number for this recall is CAM0000040.
Forest River Inc. is recalling 498 2024-2025 Catalina and Aurora travel trailers. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired, causing the wiring to short and overheat. Dealers will rewire the solar panel to the solar controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 18. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River’s number for this recall is 300-1863.
Forest River Inc.is recalling 2,898 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers. The solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and the pass-thru light may have been wired to the incorrect mini breaker. Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 18. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314. Forest River’s number for this recall is 83-1862.
Vancraft LLC is recalling 32 2002-2006 Campervan vehicles. Incorrect seat belt anchor hardware was used on the rear bench seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed Nov. 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
VANCRAFT LLC is recalling 273 2002-2006 Campervan, 2014-2023 SWB Campervan, LWB Campervan, 2023 LWB Campervan Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL, and Alltrek vehicles. The vehicles are missing the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label and the altered certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, “Tire Selection and Rims” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.” Vancraft will mail labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed Nov. 18. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
VANCRAFT LLC is recalling 241 2014-2023 SWB, LWB, 2023 LWB Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL and Alltrek campervans. The reinforcement hardware, mounting hardware, and seat belt anchor bolts in the rear bench seating system may fail under load. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, “Seating Systems” and 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November, 2024. Owners may contact Vancraft customer service at 1-888-381-7333.
