August 16th – NHTSA Issues its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

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

NEWMAR CORP.

Window Adhesive Failure

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the crash or injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,169

Newmar is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 25, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is 21E 047.

NRC MODIFICATIONS, INC.

Window Adhesive Failure

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the crash or injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 31

NRC is recalling certain 2018-2019 NRC Motorhomes equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent, if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact NRC customer service at 1-574-825-3646.

 

Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas

A gas leak can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2

NRC is recalling certain 2019-2020 NRC Motorhomes, built on Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star Chassis. These vehicles are equipped with certain Dometic 3-burner stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Dometic will notify owners on NRC’s behalf, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact NRC customer service at 1-574-825-3646.

SHYFT GROUP

Instrument Cluster May Go Blank

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information, such as the vehicle’s speed and warning lights, which can increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,727

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2018-2022 K1, K2, K3, and K4 Spartan RV Chassis. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

Shyft Group will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 21-13.