RV Advisory: Ratings Tell the Story
Whenever you go to a dealership or a manufacturing plant to have a recall item repaired, be absolutely sure you understand what and why it is being recalled. When you make an appointment, get as much information as you can in advance - and when you reach the service department, be sure to query whoever is responsible for the repair about what they will be doing and what area of the motor home it is into. If the item to be repaired or replaced happens to be underneath the dash or anywhere in the electrical system, for example, you should know what other items are being removed to access the repair or the replaced item.
Please keep in mind that some manufacturers and dealerships use recalls as a method of getting you to authorize other services or inspections. We recommend, if possible, that you forego any repairs or inspections that are not on your need-to-do list and can be done later. In the past, we have received complaints of having more problems after the recall - and we find out it is usually in the vicinity of the item repaired or replaced. Click on links to get more details.
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MANUFACTURER: AIRSTREAM (5 RECALLS BELOW)
Undersized Wire May Melt / An undersized wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V272000
Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 180
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Interstate 19 touring coaches. The wiring harness for the radio may have an undersized wire.
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the circuit breaker to limit the current passing through the wire to prevent an overload condition, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
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Incorrect Capacity Weight On Label/FMVSS 120 / The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V275000
Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 288
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Interstate vehicles. The Federal Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) may have incorrect occupant cargo carrying capacity weight listed. 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."
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and provide a new label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
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Overhead Cabinet Doors May Detach / The doors may separate and fall on vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V325000
Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 168
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Globetrotter travel trailers. The adhesive on the overhead cabinet doors may fail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the cabinet doors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
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May 12, 2021 / Buss Bar (M4) Labeled And Wired Incorrectly / The wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V344000
Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 146
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Interstate Nineteen vehicles. The buss bar circuit breaker may have been incorrectly wired.
Remedy
Dealers will relabel and relocate wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
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May 12, 2021 Stove Top Burner Flame May Enter Cabinet / A draft can cause the flame to enter the non-sealed cabinet, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V345000
Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 591
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2020-2021 25RB Flying Cloud, 28RB Flying Cloud, 30RB Flying Cloud, 25RB International, 28RB International, and 30RB International trailers. The stove top range was incorrectly installed in a non-sealed cabinet.
Remedy
The remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2021. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
MANUFACTURER: BIGFOOT INDUSTRIES (1 RECALL)
Stove Saddle Valves may Leak Gas / A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V047000
Manufacturer BIGFOOT INDUSTRIES, INC.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 90
Summary
Bigfoot Industries, Inc. (Bigfoot) is recalling certain 2020-2021 25b25FB, 25B25RQ, 25B21FB, and 25B21RB recreational vehicles, equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Remedy
Bigfoot will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Bigfoot customer service at 1-250-546-2155.
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MANUFACTURER: FOREST RIVER, INC. (2 RECALLS BELOW)
Breakaway Switch Power Lead Wired Incorrectly / The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V350000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 39
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336.
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Wire with Incorrect Gauge May Melt / A melted wire could cause a short, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V287000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 88
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2021 Coachment Catalina travel trailers. A wire with the incorrect gauge was routed from the battery and may melt.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1327.
May 12, 2021 Incorrect Tire Pressure Marking/FMVSS 110 / The tires may be overinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V343000
Manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT, TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 246
Summary
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2021 Vista Cruiser, Vintage Cruiser, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Streamlite, Express, Envision, and Geo travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification" and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy
Gulf Stream will mail a replacement certification label and installation instructions, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-2898787.
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MANUFACTURER: JAYCO/THOR (1 RECALL BELOW)
May 5, 2021 Spare Tire Carrier Can Detach / A broken spare tire carrier could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V317000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 559
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Travel Trailer Jay Feather Micro trailers. The spare tire carrier could break at the bend radius or gusset.
Remedy
Dealers will install two Z-brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901566.
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MANUFACTURER: KEYSTONE/THOR (1 RECALL BELOW)
Safety Chains Are Underrated For GVWR / Underrated chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V292000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 574
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Passport 282QB, 2400RB, 2704RK trailers. The safety chains installed are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owners expected to begin getting notified June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-410.
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel / A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V306000
Manufacturer Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,198
Summary
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notifications are expected to begin June 19, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Generator Fan May Damage Remote Harness Wires / Damaged wires may cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V320000
Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,006
Summary
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Unity U24FX, U24Rl, U24MB, U24CB, U24TB, U24IB, 2020-2021 Wonder W24MB, W24FTB, W24RTB, and 2020 Serenity S24CB recreational vehicles. The auto generator start remote harness wires may be damaged by the generator fan.
Remedy
Dealers will bundle the wires with nylon ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Trible E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Trible E's number for this recall is CA#9927-1.
Water Heater May Leak Gas Into Coach / Gas inside the coach increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V355000
Manufacturer VanLeigh RV
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 366
Summary
VanLeigh RV (VanLeigh) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Beacon and 2019-2022 Vilano coaches. The water heater housing may not have been properly sealed, allowing gas to enter the coach.
Remedy
Dealers will install a grommet ensuring the sleeve is facing out and use zip-ties to secure the sleeves to the gas line, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
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