April 5th, 2021- NHTSA Issues its Latest Weekly List of RV Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls:

FOREST RIVER

Brake Lights may not Adequately Reflect/FMVSS 108

Brake lights that do not adequately reflect light can make it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 115

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhomes. The brake lights may not adequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a Reflex Reflector for the brake lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River’s number for this recall is 40-1315.

JAYCO, INC.

Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,144

Jayco is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jayco Alante, Precept, Greyhawk, Redhawk, Entegra Esteem, and Odyssey motorhomes 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.

Jayco will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-617-776-0344. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903566.

SHYFT GROUP

Steering Output Shaft May Disconnect

Disengagement of the steering output shaft could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 37

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3 and K4 vehicles. The steering output shaft inside the steering column may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.

Shyft Group will notify owners. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 21-07.

STARCRAFT RV

Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,441

Starcraft is recalling certain 2019-2020 Starcraft Mossy Oak, GPS, Mossy Oaklite, Autum Ridge, and Launch Outfitter travel trailers 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.

Starcraft will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at 1-905-636-6888. Starcraft’s number for this recall is 9902566.

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Valve Stem Stabilizer May Loosen

If the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 37

Tiffin is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles. The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stem stabilizer, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-114.

WINNEBAGO TOWABLE

Incorrect Tire Size Information on Label/FMVSS 110

The vehicle operator may install a replacement tire that is too large to properly fit on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 60

Winnebago is recalling certain 2020 Minnies. The incorrect tire size was printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

Winnebago will notify owners and supply a corrected label and instructions on how to apply the label, free of charge. Dealers will install the corrected label if owners are uncomfortable applying the label themselves. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.