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.
Forest River
The following recalls are due to:
Incorrect Auto-P Information in Operator's Manual
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V358000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 392
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
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Furnace May Not Be Properly Secured Inside Cabinet
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V360000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 169
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor recreational trailers equipped with a specific 30K BTU furnace. The furnace may not have been properly secured inside the furnace cabinet, allowing it to move freely inside the cabinet.
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Frameless Window Glass Panels May Detach
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V371000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 732
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cedar Creek, Columbus, Flagstaff, Coachmen Apex, Palomino, Rockwood, and Sunseeker recreational vehicles and Palomino soft and hard-side truck campers and Real-Lite Truck Campers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
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Furnace Exhaust is Improperly Vented
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V375000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 9
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Palomino Columbus recreational trailers, models CMF389FL, CMF389FLC and CMF389FLW. As built, the furnace vents under the rear slide-out room, allowing exhaust fumes to re-enter the trailer through the slide-out room seals.
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Incorrect Federal Placard Information/Part 567
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V376000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 74
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers, model RLT2205S-W. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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Fender Liner May Damage Brake Line
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V363000Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 375
Summary
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
Propane Gas Line may be Damaged by Sharp Edges
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V377000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 59
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cherokee Wolf Pack toyhaulers, model CKF325PACK13. The propane gas line may be routed around sharp edges which may cause a propane leak.
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Underbody Wiring Harness Connector May Short
If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V362000
Manufacturer Grand Design RV, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 22,797
Summary
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
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Frameless Window Glass Panels May Detach
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V336000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,105
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Towable Eagle, Eagle HT, JayFlight, NorthPoint, Octane, Pinnacle, Seismic, and Talon recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V337000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 449
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2020 Motorized Alante, Greyhawk, Melbourne, Precept, Redhawk, Seneca, Accolade, Emblem, Esteem, Odyssey, Qwest, and Vision recreational vehicles. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
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Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 666
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Entegra Qwest and 2019-2021 Jayco Melbourne and Melbourne Prestige Class C motorhomes built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The Operator's Manual may not contain the correct information about how the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
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Axles and Tires have Incorrect Load Rating
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V320000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components SUSPENSION, WHEELS, TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 41
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Springdale trailers, model 335BHWE. The affected trailers incorrectly have 4400 pound axles and ST255/75R15D tires and rims, instead of the correct 5200 pound axles and ST255/75R15E tires and rims as specified on the Federal Identification Tag.
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Trim Cover May Detach and Block Brake Pedal
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V367000
Manufacturer Newell Coach Corp.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 42
Summary
Newell Coach Corp. (Newell) is recalling certain 2020-2021 P50 motor coaches. The decorative cover for the center console column may be knocked loose by the driver's foot, allowing the piece to become lodged under the brake pedal.
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Loose Wiring Connector May Short and Cause Fire
If the CCP1 electrical connection short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V370000
Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 10
Summary
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020 Wonder W24RTB, W24MB, and W24FTB motorhomes built on a Ford transit chassis. The CCP1 electrical connection located on the driver's seat base was not tightened to the correct specification and may short circuit.
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