Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units, an increase of 25.3% compared to the 40,462 units shipped during June 2020; this June was also the best on comparable record being up 7% against the 47,416 shipments in June 2017.Typically, Canadian…
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 79 2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.…
July 15, 2021, Elkhart, IN – BMPRO’s expansion into the US market is transforming how Americans adventure with the help of Smart RV systems such as JAYCOMMAND®. With over 50 years of experience in power solutions and inspired by the great outdoors, BMPRO has created a range of rugged, smart, and reliable products to power adventures – providing…
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…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES Seat Belt Retractor May Lock/FMVSS 208 and 209 If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,566. Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles,…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Jayco Inc. is recalling 87,649 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Genesis Supreme RV is recalling 460 2020-2021 Genesis, Vortex, and Wanderer bumper pull and low profile fifth wheel trailers, equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Ford Motor Company is recalling 17,616 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor…
Published on: Jun 7, 2021 The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 168 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option. The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a…
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…