Canada Border Services Agency, June 4th, 2021 It has come to our attention that Canadian residents crossing into Canada have expressed confusion over the process for temporarily importing a vehicle that is registered and licensed in the United States (US) (i.e. US-plated vehicles). We would like to take this opportunity to provide further clarity regarding…
By: RVBusiness|Published on: Jun 1, 2021 Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of “RV RoadSigns,” the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The latest projection shows total 2021 RV shipments ranging between…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): Roadtrek Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Zion, Zion SRT, and Play motorhomes. The undermount generator that charges the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) house batteries may have a faulty internal regulator, which could damage the AGM batteries and…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Gulf Stream Coach Inc. is recalling 246 2021 Vista Cruiser, Vintage Cruiser, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Streamlite, Express, Envision, and Geo travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information listed.…
May 19th, 2021 The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association is pleased to report that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 1st Quarter ending March 31st, 2021 totaled 13,852 units compared to 8,634 in 2020, representing an increase of 60.44% for the period over last year. The RV and Camping Industry in Canada significantly increased in…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): Jayco Inc. is recalling 559 2021 Travel Trailer Jay Feather Micro trailers. The spare tire carrier could break at the bend radius or gusset. The Shyft Group is recalling 2,783 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. is recalling 3,198 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls: AIRSTREAM Undersized Wire May Melt An undersized wire may melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Potential Number of Units Affected: 180 Airstream is recalling certain 2021 Interstate 19 touring coaches. The wiring harness for the radio may have an undersized wire. Airstream will notify owners,…
April 26th, 2021 More RVs were delivered to RV dealerships across North America in March than in any prior single month in the industry’s history, according to the newly released wholesale shipment data from the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) March 2021 survey of manufacturers. The 54,291 wholesale RV units shipped this past March is a…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 17,822 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom S2 Chassis, Custom XB Chassis, Custom XC Chassis, and Custom MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls: DAIMLER VANS USA Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright A display that is too bright can hinder the driver’s vision, increasing the risk of a crash. Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,285 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER Brake Lights may not Adequately Reflect/FMVSS 108 Brake lights that do not adequately reflect light can make it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Potential Number of Units Affected: 115 Forest River is recalling certain 2021…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): By: RVBusiness| Published on: Mar 29, 2021 Daimler Vans USA LLC is recalling 56,534 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block, may come loose…
By: RVBusiness| Published on: Mar 25, 2021 The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) February 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments in North America ended the month with 48,286 units, an increase of 30.1% compared to the 37,113 units shipped during February 2020, making this the best February RV shipment total on comparable record. “As…
January 29th, 2021 RV vacations are on the rise from coast to coast in Canada and how affordable a family trip is depends on a number of factors. The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) and Go RVing Canada recently released the updated 2020 Family Vacation Cost Analysis, which analyzes and compares…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER Cooktop Flame May Become Inverted An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire. Potential Number of Units Affected: 86 Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper Travel Trailers. The cooktop may not be isolated properly from the furnace return…
By: Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC THOR Industries CEO Bob Martin told CNBC on Tuesday he expects to see strong demand for recreational vehicles even after the coronavirus pandemic has passed, buoyed in part by a growing appeal to younger travelers. “As we get into this next generation of buyers, the millennial generation is larger than the…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Forest River Inc. is recalling 261 2021 Catalina 184BHS and 184 BHS-W travel trailer recreational vehicles. The interior plates that clamp the slide-mechanism to the interior wall were installed incorrectly, which may cause the slide-room to…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • KZ RV is recalling 806 2021 Sportsmen Classic, Escape and Sonic recreational trailers. The microwave circuits were improperly connected to a 20amp circuit breaker instead of a 15amp circuit breaker.
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling 76 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers. These units had incorrect axle, rims and tires installed during production.