The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – March 6th, 2023

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.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 52,993 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 and Freightliner Sprinter VS30 vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat. Owners are advised to only operate the HVAC front blower in manual (not automatic) mode whenever the engine is on. Do not use the maximum blower or lowest/highest temperature settings until the remedy is performed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 350 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses for the swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed and may become damaged, which can cause the front side air bags not to deploy as intended. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023.

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling 2,467 2022-2023 Entegra Accolade, Accolade XL, Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Emblem, Esteem, Expanse, Expanse LI, Odyssey, Qwest, Reatta, Reatta XL, Jayco Alante, Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Melbourne, Melbourne Prestige, Precept, Precept Prestige, Redhawk, Redhawk SE, Seneca, Seneca Prestige, and Seneca XT recreational vehicles. The certification labels may be missing the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.” Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023.

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling 243 2021-2022 Cahaba recreational vehicles. The rear Sumo Springs may be the wrong size and the front Sumo Springs may have been installed in an incorrect location. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 21, 2023.

Roadtrek Inc. (Roadtrek) is recalling 54 2021-2022 Zion, Chase, Zion Slumber, Play, Play Slumber, Zion SRT and Play SRT recreational vehicles, equipped with certain SDS2 2-burner drop-in cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 1,969 2015-2023 Palazzo recreational vehicles. The front lower cap brackets that support the front fiberglass panel may become loose and detach from the vehicle while in motion. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2023.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 1,836 2018-2021 Hurricane and Windsport recreational vehicles. The driver and front passenger overhead cabinets may detach. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 21, 2023.

Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling 555 2018-2023 H3-45 motor coaches and H3-45 VIP motorhomes. The Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) optical fire sensor positioned in the engine compartment’s lower region may corrode and malfunction. In this event, the AFSS may give a false warning to the driver, command an unwarranted engine shutdown, and release a chemical fire extinguishing agent in the engine compartment. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2023.

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 19 2013 Coachmen Cross Country and 2023 Coachmen Sportscoach Motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2023.

Airstream Inc. (Airstream) is recalling 6,827 2021-2023 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, and Interstate travel trailers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2023.