July 19th – NHTSA Issues its Latest Weekly List of RV Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls:

HEARTLAND RV, LLC

Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 27.

Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Heartland Pioneer SS171 travel trailers. The federal certification label lists the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and axle rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other Than Passenger Cars” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Heartland will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 27, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING, INC.

Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas

A gas leak can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 174.

Northwood is recalling certain 2019 Arctic Fox Camper 865, Arctic Fox Camper 990, Nash Travel Trailer 29S, Nash Travel Trailer 26N, and Nash Travel Trailer 24M 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 replace the manifold bolt and valve seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021. Owners may contact Northwood customer service at 1-800-766-6274. Northwood’s number for this recall is 2021-001.

ROADTREK INC.

Missing Carbon Monoxide Detector

The presence of carbon monoxide gas may not be detected, increasing the injury or death risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 128.

Roadtrek is recalling certain 2020-2021 Zion, Zion SRT, Play, and Slumber vehicles. An incorrect gas detector that is missing the carbon monoxide alarm may have been installed.

Roadtrek will ship owners a carbon monoxide detector to mount to their vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Roadtrek customer service at 1-519-745-1160. Roadtrek’s number for this recall is 2021-02.

VANLEIGH RV

Rear Ladder Interferes with Emergency Exit

In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 79.

VanLeigh is recalling certain 2021-2022 Beacon recreational vehicles. Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.

Dealers will replace the egress window, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.

BRAXTON CREEK RV

Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas

A gas leak can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 140

Braxton is recalling certain 2020-2021 LX and BX travel trailers, equipped with Dometic R1731, R2131, and S31 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Braxton Creek will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Braxton customer service at 1-260-768-7932. Braxton’s number for this recall is 20E071.

FOREST RIVER, 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: 825

Forest River is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 18, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1380.

JAYCO, 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: 890

Jayco is recalling certain 2019-2021 Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Insignia, Reatta and Embark recreational vehicles 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 16, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903569.

NEWMAR CORP.

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: 217

Newmar is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 New Aire, 2020-2022 Super Star, 2018-2021 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 31, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is Cummins 21E-32.

THOR MOTOR COACH

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: N/A

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Aria, Challenger, Miramar, Outlaw, Palazzo, Tuscany, and Venetian recreational vehicles 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 8, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000232.

WAYFARER

Valve Stem Extender May Rub Against Wheel Liner

A damaged valve stem can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,861

Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017-2021 Wayfarer recreational vehicles. The valve stem extender may rub against the wheel liner, causing damage to the valve stem.

Owners will be instructed to remove the wheel liners, free of charge. Wayfarer is working to develop a final remedy that allows the liners to be reinstalled. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Wayfarer’s number for this recall is WAY-100.

XTREME OUTDOORS

Insufficient Trailer Shell Support Bracket

A detached trailer shell can create a road hazard and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 18

Xtreme Outdoors is recalling certain 2021 MyPod travel trailers. The support bracket that secures the trailer shell to the frame may be insufficient, which could cause the trailer shell to detach.

Dealers will inspect the support bracket, and replace the frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact Xtreme Outdoors customer service at 1-740-788-9560.