The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – July 11th, 2022

 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:

FOREST RIVER

Safety Chains May Break

Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 958

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate cargo trailers and Continental Cargo trailers. The safety chains do not meet the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.

Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 15.

Trailer Brakes May Not Activate

Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,141

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Coachmen Catalina, and 2021-2022 Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended.

Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 15.

OLIVER TRAVEL TRAILERS, INC.

Hub May Separate from Axle Wheel End

Hub separation from the wheel end may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 13

Oliver Travel Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Legacy Elite II travel trailers. The 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, causing the hub to separate from the axle wheel end.

Dealers will replace the 42 mm cartridge bearing washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July.