January 4th-Government Issues Recalls Affecting Industry

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

DAIMLER VANS USA

Engine Hood Improperly Installed

In the event of a crash, the hood could make contact with the windshield, entering the passenger compartment and increasing the risk of an injury.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicle. The engine hood may not have been installed properly.

DVUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the engine hood, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 18, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3SCHAUBE.

Brake Caliper May Leak

Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,094

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. The rear brake calipers may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake connected to the rear axle service brake system, allowing air to enter the hydraulic brake system.

DVUSA has not yet established a remedy. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 25, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3BREPB.

FOREST RIVER

Outdoor Cooktop Can Be Stowed Away While On

If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose is still attached and the burner is on.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outside cooktop preventing the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 27, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River’s number for this recall is 425-1269.

JAYCO

Leveling System Mounting Bracket May Fail

Contact with the ground may cause the pump and reservoir to detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: Not Determined

Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2021 Greyhawk, Greyhawk Pestige, Redhawk, Redhawk SE, Odyssey, and Esteem motorhomes. The mounting brackets for the leveling system hydraulic pump and reservoir may fail, allowing the components to contact the ground.

Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install a new support bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 31, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903528.

KEYSTONE RV

Solar Prep Wiring May Not Be Connected Properly

Because it is not connected properly to the breaker, if the Solar Prep wiring experiences an electrical short, it will increase the risk of a fire.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 347

Keystone is recalling certain 2020 Cougar 22MLS, 22RBS, 25RDS, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 29BHS, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RLI and 34TSB recreational trailers equipped with a Solar Prep or an off-the-grid “OTG” Solar Camping Package. The Solar Prep wiring to the 12-volt D/C breakers located by the battery may not be connected to the protected side of the breaker.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 12, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 21-392.

THOR MOTOR COACH

Front Overhead Cabinets May Detach

A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 940

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes. The overhead cabinets located above the driver and front passenger seats may detach and fall onto the seat occupants, possibly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the overhead cabinets, and reinstall them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 5, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000208.