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 and RV-related 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.
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling 684 2024-2025 Clipper and Viking travel trailers. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The bottle bracket welds may break and cause the propane tank to detach from the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and replace the bottle bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8283. Forest River’s number for this recall is 121-1874.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 6,963 2009-2017 Georgetown Class A motorhomes. The amber turn signal lens has an undersized reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may call Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 68-1875.
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling 508 2023-2025 Momentum fifth wheel trailers. The interior step base does not adequately support the step tread. Dealers will replace the step riser and step treads, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910047.
Roadtrek Inc. (Roadtrek) is recalling 60 2024-2025 Westfalia Wave motorhomes. The seat belt guide bracket may be missing from the second-row seats. The seat belts’ movement may be restricted without the bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, “Seating Systems” and 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” Dealers will install the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 13, 2025. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-888-762-3873. Roadtrek’s number for this recall is 2024-01.
