The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: HIGHLAND RIDGE RV Metallic electrical box may not be grounded. An ungrounded metallic electrical box can cause electric shock and increases the injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 853 Highland Ridge is recalling certain 2022 Avalon, Olympia, and Olympia Sport recreational vehicles. The metallic…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): • Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 21 2022 Vengeance fifth-wheel trailers. The tire pressure label may indicate incorrect tire pressure information for the front tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): • Play-Mor Trailers Inc. is recalling 42 2017-2020 3 Room Actor, 2 Room Actor, 2 Room Office, Hair and Makeup, Restroom, 2020 Single Actor, 2019-2020 Motorsport SUV, and 2017 199 Camping Trailer, and Custom BBQ trailers equipped…
For immediate Release -Burlington, Ontario January 13th, 2022 The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada (“RVDA”) and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (“CRVA”) joined together to express their concerns with Transport Canada regarding the pending implementation of mandatory vaccination for truckers entering Canada, which is to take effect on January 15th, 2022. In total,…
ELKHART, Ind. – Truma North America will be showing off its newest product at Tampa’s Florida RV SuperShow, according to a company release. The Truma Aventa gives RV manufacturers a new high-performance, high-efficiency option, and is the company’s first rooftop air conditioner exclusively for the North American market. “In our research, we found that the…
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this rise in younger RVers is changing the industry. Many new owners are now significantly younger than the stereotypical Baby Boomer driving a bulky RV. And now, RV makers are scrambling to cater to this younger…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC Fender Liner Too Close to Brake Hose The fender liner may damage the brake hose, causing brake fluid loss and increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 98 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA), is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY Ramp Door Cable Failure Cable bushing failure may cause cables to retract forcefully, increasing injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 461 Aluminum Trailer Company is recalling certain 2021 Quest and Raven trailers equipped with a spring-assist ramp door assembly. The…
Dec 8, 2021 Courtesy of the RV Industry Association We all need nature. The outdoors has proven health benefits, including relieving anxiety, stress, and depression. Go RVing and the RV industry strongly emphasize that adventure and RVing are for everyone. As more people hit the road in their RV, they, in turn, have even greater…
Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association – News Release December 7, 2021 The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 3rd Quarter ending September 30th, 2021 totaled 14,245 units compared to 6,995 in 2020, representing an increase of 103.65%. Total RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada year to date as of September…
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination Unapproved tires not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues and increase the crash risk. Potential number of units affected: 413 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2022 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016 Freightliner Coronado, 2011-2022 Western Star 4900, Western…
CUMMINS, INC. Electrical System Manufactured Improperly Molded Case Circuit Breakers may have been incorrectly manufactured, resulting in inadequate circuit protection and an increased fire risk. Potential number of units affected: 847 Cummins is recalling certain 2019-2021 Power Generation C70D2RE and C100D2RE trailer-mounted generator sets because of improper manufacturing. Cummins will inspect and replace the circuit breakers,…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER, INC. Trailer and Tow Vehicle May Separate Improperly welded couplers could fail, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 325 Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause…
DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC Incorrect Front Disc Brakes Installed Incorrectly sized brake discs may affect braking performance, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling one 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The front axle was equipped with incorrectly sized brake discs. A dealer will replace the brake discs, free…
Press release Elkhart, IN – 11/15/2021 Truma North America has named Kyle Hastings to Head of Service. In his role, Hastings will lead the Customer Care, Mobile Service, Training and Dealer Service support from our North American Head Quarters in Elkhart. Hastings will report to Mark Howlett, COO of Truma North America. Hastings comes to…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER, INC. Cooktop Burner Flames May Invert The panel separating the furnace from the cooktop was not sealed, which could invert the cooktop flame. Potential number of units affected: 101 Forest River is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. Dealers will seal…
By: RVBusiness| Published on: Oct 25, 2021 Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) September 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 55,014 units, an increase of 32.2% compared to the 41,600 units shipped during September 2020. This September was also the best on comparable record with shipments surpassing the…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: CRUISER RV Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label The incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) may cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the crash risk. Potential number of units affected: 264 Cruiser RV is recalling 2021-2022 hitch trailers. The vehicle certification label does not…
CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2021 4:31 PM AT | Last Updated: October 15 After a pandemic and 5 years in politics, former Saint John mayor says it was time to ‘get out there and live’ After the pandemic, Don and Patty Darling decided they weren’t willing to put their dream adventures off for even one…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FOREST RIVER, INC. Wastewater Holding Tank Missing Ventilation Pipe In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build-up increases the fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 44 Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Puma travel trailers. The black wastewater-holding tank may be…