Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

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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.

• DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling 491 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 26, 2022.

• Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 26,910 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 10, 2022.

• Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling 32 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal may come into contact with the dash panel, resulting in unintentional brake engagement, which can cause the brakes to overheat and fail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Dec. 6, 2022.

• Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 25 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS travel trailers. The supporting brackets for the rear bunkroom flip-up bunks may not be installed properly, which can cause the bunk to fail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 16, 2022.

• Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling 826 2023 Riverside Retro, Intrepid and Xplorer travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2022.

• KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling 42 2023 Durango travel trailers. The living room slide out window may be missing the emergency exit. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 8, 2022.

• Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling 42 2023 Seismic and Seismic Luxury trailers. Fuel cap does not fit properly on the filler fuel neck for the cargo fuel tank. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 14, 2022.

Source: https://rvbusiness.com/report-nhtsa-releases-its-latest-rundown-of-rv-recalls-14/