Recalls 9/4 – 10/16
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, make, model, and VIN, visit www.nhtsa.gov/search-safety-issues. NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline is (888) 327-4236.
AIRSTREAM INC.
23V-614: Certain 2021-2023 16-foot and 20-foot Basecamp travel trailers manufactured without an air conditioner. The 12-gauge wire for future air conditioner installation was not properly terminated inside the junction box, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury. Airstream, (877) 596-6505 or (937) 596-6111, ext. 7401 or 7411.
BRINKLEY RV
23V-664: Certain 2024 Brinkley RV Model G fifth-wheel toy haulers. The power control system was manufactured with an undersized 10-gauge wire instead of a 6-gauge wire, increasing the risk of a fire. Brinkley recall number: PCI-2023-01. Brinkley, (574) 501-4280.
FOREST RIVER INC.
23V-611: Certain 2024 Sabre fifth-wheels. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, “Wheels And Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.” Forest River, (260) 499-2100.
23V-612: Certain 2022 East to West Della Terra travel trailers and Silver Lake fifth-wheels. The sidewall extrusion may not have been properly installed, which can cause the aluminum siding to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Forest River, (574) 264-6664.
23V-648: Certain 2024 East to West Tandara and Blackthorn fifth-wheels. The rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow the ladder to detach, increasing the risk of an injury. Forest River, (574) 264-6664.
23V-658: Certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth-wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. Forest River, (574) 534-3167.
23V-659: Certain 2021-2024 Coachmen Prism and 2023-2024 Coachmen Concord vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate incorrect information about the number of seat belts. Forest River, (574) 825-8602.
23V-660: Certain 2024 Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, and Chaparral Lite and Shasta Phoenix fifth-wheels. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse in the power distribution center, increasing the risk of a fire. Forest River, (574) 825-7101.
JAYCO INC.
23V-673: Certain 2024 Jayco Precept and Entegra Coach Vision XL motorhomes. The window shade may obstruct the emergency exit window opening, increasing the risk of injury. Jayco recall number: 9903592. Jayco, (800) 283-8267.
REV RECREATION GROUP
23V-665: Certain 2023-2024 Fleetwood Fortis and 2024 Holiday Rambler Invicta motorhomes. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the propane line, increasing the risk of a fire. REV recall number: 231002REV. REV, (800) 509-3417.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES INC.
23V-643: Certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes. The 240-volt induction cooktop may not be grounded, which can create an electrical shock hazard if the wires short circuit, increasing the risk of injury. Tiffin recall number: TIF-133. Tiffin, (256) 356-8661.
TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
23V-608: Certain 2021-2022 Unity U24IB and 2021-2023 U24TB motorhomes. The battery disconnect switch may contact the refrigerator frame, causing it to short circuit and blow the fuse, increasing the risk of a fire. Triple E recall number: CA#10253-1R. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall 23V-002. Triple E, (877) 992-9906.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
23V-627: Certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, increasing the risk of a crash. Winnebago recall number: 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed. Winnebago, (574) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885.
23V-637: Certain 2022 Ekko; 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie and Spirit; 2020-2022 View and Navion; and 2020-2021 Vita and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect hitch label was installed, which can lead to overloading of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Winnebago recall number: 177. Winnebago, (641) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885.
23V-663: Certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can damage the cables and cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Winnebago recall number: 178. Winnebago, (641) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885.
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