August 9th – NHTSA Issues its Latest Rundown of RV Recalls

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

AIRSTREAM, INC.

Incorrect Circuit Protection and Wire Size

The inverter electrical circuit could become overloaded, which can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 29

Airstream is recalling certain 2022 Interstate 24X recreational vehicles. The inverters may have been improperly wired with incorrectly sized wires and circuit breakers.

Dealers will install additional wiring and circuit breakers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a scheduled for recall notification. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

ENTEGRA COACH

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,284

Entegra is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem, Aspire, Insignia, and Reatta XL Class A vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Entegra will work with Spartan and Cummins to inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Cummins began to notify owners July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Entegra Coach customer service at 1-800-517-9137.

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Tail Light Lens May Fail

A distorted or inoperative lens can reduce trailer visibility for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 29

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Prime Time Tracer TRT22RBS recreational trailers. The tail light is located too close to the water heater exhaust, which may cause the tail light to become distorted and fail.

Dealers will install a new water heater, and replace the tail light, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 6, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1574-862-1025. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1389.

NEWMAR CORP.

Loose Tie Rod Clamps

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11

Newmar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 17, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is FL-888.

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Frame Rail Hitch Extensions May Fail

Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: N/A

Tiffin is recalling certain 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes. Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.

The remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mail Oct. 4, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is WAY-101.