Report: NHTSA Releases its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

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.

Storyteller Overland (Storyteller) is recalling 58 2022-2023 Storyteller Mode LT motorhomes. The wires connecting the secondary alternator to the auxiliary power system may be improperly routed, allowing them to contact the CV axle shaft and damage the wires. Owner notification letters were mailed Oct. 21, 2022.

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling 2,748 2021-2022 Jayco Jay Feather, Jay Flight, and Jay Flight SLX travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 21, 2022.

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling 923 2021-2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 21, 2022.

Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling 1,907 2021-2022 Highland Ridge Olympia, Olympia Sport, Open Range and Open Range Lite travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 21, 2022.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 69 2023 Magnitude and Omni vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) Label states the incorrect number of seat belts, indicating that there are more seat belts available than there actually are. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other Than Passenger Cars.” Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 10, 2022.

Source: https://rvbusiness.com/report-nhtsa-releases-its-latest-rundown-of-rv-recalls-15/