RVDA Releases OEMs/Brands Earning Quality Circle Awards by RVBusiness | Oct 12, 2022 FAIRFAX, Va. – RVDA is honoring 19 RV manufacturers/brands with Quality Circle Awards for achieving the highest scores in the association’s 28th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey. These brands/manufacturers received at least 15 dealer responses and scored 4.25 or above on a 5-point scale…
DENE MOORE – SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL October 4, 2022 Jean-Roch Lacroix is the co-founder of Helio RV. Like many great ideas, Helio RV was born at the ice rink. Co-founders Jean-Roch Lacroix and Marco Leblanc would chat at…
Elkhart, IN – 09/27/2022 – The Truma Interconnect package of heating, cooling, and hot water systems will be on display across Elkhart County at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House following its debut at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. A growing number of RV manufacturers are turning to Truma to provide a Simply…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy. Forest River Inc. is recalling 284 2022-2023…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER INC. Secondary Emergency Exit Missing A missing secondary exit could result in occupants becoming trapped inside during an emergency, increasing their injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 Forest River is recalling certain 2022-2023 Forest River Inc. Impression Fifth Wheel recreational…
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association, RV Industry Association, and RV Dealers Association of Canada are working together to exempt the RV industry from Transport Canada’s 2019 regulation mandating electronic logging devices for commercial carriers in Canada. This regulation includes companies engaged in the “Drive-Away/Tow-Away” industry for motorhome and towable RV deliveries from US and Canadian…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: DRV SUITES Incorrect Placement of Rear Lights/FMVSS 108 Incorrectly placed rear lights may reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 491 DRV is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop and turn lights may have been…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV manufacturers: FOREST RIVER Incorrect Axle Rating on Federal Placard An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 6 Forest River is recalling certain 2023…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV manufacturers: BOWLUS ROAD CHIEF, LLC Propane Leak Can Cause a Fire A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Bowlus Road Chief LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Terra Firma and…
Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada – Collingwood, Ontario August 24, 2022 Nicole Serwatuck of Sicard RV in Smithville, Ontario was presented today with the inaugural 2022 George Goodrick Emerging Leader Award at the Ontario RVDA Annual General Meeting. The George Goodrick Emerging Leader Award recognizes and encourages early-career professionals who have demonstrated…
Shyft Group is recalling 100 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3, and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 609 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: ALLIANCE RV, LLC Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,319 Alliance is recalling certain 2023 Paradigm and Valor travel trailers. The electric retractable…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: EVELAND’S, INC. Damaged Cooktop Control Valves May Leak Gas A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 Eveland’s Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Scamp travel trailers, equipped with certain two-burner…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: DAIMLER VANS USA Incorrectly Connected Wiring May Cause Fire An electrical surge can increase the fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The generator wiring harness may be incorrectly connected to…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER Safety Chains May Break Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 958 Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate cargo trailers and Continental Cargo…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: AIRSTREAM, INC. Hub May Separate from Axle Wheel End Hub separation from the wheel end may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 224 Airstream is recalling certain 2022 Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International and Pottery Barn…
June 27th, 2022 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: CRUISER RV Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,985 Cruiser is recalling certain 2022 Shadow Cruiser, Embrace, MPG, Radiance, Hitch, Twilight…
June 27, 2022- If a manufacturer of Tiny Homes intends its units to serve as a permanent residence — and markets its Tiny Home products to consumers for that purpose — then these units cannot and should not be considered as RVs. The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) is often contacted by companies and individuals…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER Step Treads Inadequately Secured to Step Brackets The step treads may detach from the step bracket, increasing the injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 607 Forest River is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Crusader and Sanibel fifth wheel travel trailers. The…
June 7, 2022 | Washington, DC NHTSA Warns Against Aftermarket Sales Goodyear is recalling more than 170,000 tires that were produced between 1996 and 2003 and sold for use on trucks and recreational vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that these tires experienced a high rate of failure on RVs when compared to…