August 2nd – NHTSA has issued the following RV recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls effective August 2nd, 2021:

ECLIPSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.

Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas

A gas leak can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 500

Eclipse is recalling certain 2020-2021 Attitude, Stellar, and Iconic trailers equipped with Dometic S31, R731, and R2131 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Dometic service centers 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 schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Eclipse customer service at 1-269-342-3184.

HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

Refrigerator Roof Vent Not Routed Properly

An improperly routed vent may allow the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the fire risk. Further, exhaust gas trapped inside the vehicle can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, increasing the injury or death risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 649

Heartland is recalling certain 2021 North Trail and Mallard recreational trailers. The refrigerator roof vents were not routed properly during production.

Dealers will inspect the roof vent, and repair the vent sleeve connection, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

NEWELL COACH 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: 19

Newell is recalling certain 2008-2022 P50 vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Newell will inspect the windows, and replace the vent, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 2021. Owners may contact Newell’s customer service at 1-888-363-9355.

SHYFT GROUP

Fuel Hose Leak

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 309

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. 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 Sept. 3, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group’s customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 21-18.