August 23rd – NHTSA Issues its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

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

FORD MOTOR CO.

Parking Brake Cable May Fail

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 24

Ford is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure. Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S39.

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Freshwater Tank May Detach

A freshwater tank that detaches from the frame could increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 336

Forest River is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The freshwater tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle’s frame. Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 19, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River’s number for this recall is 22-1400.

Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

A fuel heater fire increases the injury risk. An engine stall can increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4

Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Starcraft Allstar XL transit buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat, causing plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling. The remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 19, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River’s number for this recall is 05-1401.

GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC

Incorrect Inner Bearing on Axle

Incorrect inner bearings can cause the wheels to lock up or reduce stopping ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 54

Grand Design is recalling certain 2021 Imagine recreational trailers equipped with Dexter D30 axles. The axles may have been assembled with incorrect inner bearings. Dealers will inspect the axles for incorrect bearings and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 13, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910024.

NEWMAR CORP.

Fuel Hose Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 169

Newmar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire and Ventana motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Oct. 3, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is Cummins 21E-063.

Fuel Hose Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 140

Newmar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire and Ventana vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Oct. 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Cummins’ customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Newmar’s number for this recall is DTNA #21V556/FL-897.